PPEC
Our core program: daily skilled nursing, therapy and personal care for medically complex children.
PPEC
Medical Daycares & Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care’s (PPEC) located in Longwood, Orlando and Apopka, FL
About PPEC
Prescribed pediatric extended care (PPEC) allows your child to get attentive care for their complex medical condition in a dedicated healthcare facility. At Little Angels PPEC, with three centers in Longwood, Orlando and Apopka, Florida, nursing care and therapy professionals offer comprehensive care for special needs children. PPEC provides reliable care for children and their families in the most convenient way possible. Phone the nearest center or start admissions today.
PPEC Q&A
What is PPEC?
Prescribed pediatric extended care (PPEC) is a program for Medicaid-eligible children with complex medical conditions.
With PPEC, children can get medical care away from their homes in a special facility. PPEC facilities are not hospitals. You can think of them more like medical daycare.
What types of care does PPEC include?
PPEC includes comprehensive nursing services and therapy.
Nursing services
Nursing care services are provided by registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and certified nursing assistants (CNAs). The highly trained specialists manage medical needs, such as medication delivery, intravenous infusions (IVs), colostomy care, ventilator care, and many others.
Therapy
Physical, speech, and occupational therapists help your child develop new skills, reclaim lost abilities, and become more independent and self-assured. All therapy plans are goal-oriented and tailored to each child’s individual capabilities and needs.
In addition, Little Angels PPEC offers transportation services so your child can get back and forth to daycare easily. Vehicles are equipped to carry your child’s medical devices, and a trained Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is always in the vehicle with your child.
Will my child like PPEC?
The children at Little Angels PPEC generally love being around so many other kids — especially those who also have special medical needs. Many special needs and medically fragile kids can feel isolated and unhappy when they spend months or years never being able to leave home or the hospital.
PPEC can open up a whole new world for kids. Alongside their necessary health care, they get to sharpen social skills, make friends, and enjoy activities that improve their quality of life.
How long does PPEC last?
In the state of Florida, children enrolled in PPEC can receive up to 12 hours of care per day. All three Little Angels PPEC centers are open Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 6:30 pm — the full 12 hours — and are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
The duration of this care varies with the young patient. For children with chronic conditions, it may be ongoing.
For others, for example, children who are recovering from a major procedure like an organ transplant, PPEC may be temporary or intermittent. Your child’s physician monitors their progress throughout their time in PPEC and makes changes to the plan as needed.
Ready to learn more about PPEC? Call Little Angels PPEC or start admissions now.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is PPEC (Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care)?
- PPEC is medical daycare for children with complex or chronic medical needs. Instead of a home nurse or a hospital day, your child spends the day at a licensed center where registered nurses, LPNs and therapists provide skilled care, then goes home each evening. In Florida it is covered by Medicaid.
- Who qualifies for PPEC in Florida?
- A child from birth to age 21 with a condition that needs skilled nursing or therapy — for example prematurity, a tracheostomy or g-tube, a seizure disorder, or a complex diagnosis — can qualify. A physician order and a Florida Medicaid plan are required, and our team helps arrange both.
- Does Medicaid pay for PPEC?
- Yes. For eligible children, Florida Medicaid covers PPEC in full, so there is no cost to most families. If your plan has a share of cost, we explain how it works before enrollment.
- How many hours a day can my child attend?
- Children can attend up to 12 hours a day, Monday through Friday, based on the hours in their physician plan of care. They go home each evening.
- How is PPEC different from regular daycare?
- A regular daycare is not staffed or licensed to give medical care. At PPEC, registered nurses manage medications, feedings, airway and equipment needs, and on-site therapists provide physical, occupational and speech therapy under a physician plan of care.