Welcome to 123 Special Care Kids PPEC, LLC.
A Pediatric Day Nursing and Treatment Center designed to enhance the development of each child’s independence while promoting optimal outcomes through clinical interventions, therapy services and educational activities.
Services at our center are 100% Medicaid funded.
At 123 Special Care Kids PPEC, LLC we take care of children who’s medical condition requires continuous therapeutic intervention and/or skilled nursing supervision (from birth to 20 years of age). We provide Skilled Nursing services, and therapeutic services such as Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Respiratory therapy. We are open 12 hours per day and our specially equipped vans provide transport to and from the center.
Please, to book a visit, complete the form below or call us at +1 (754) 707-2250
Our Services
What can I expect from a PPEC?
* A collaborative effort between our staff, you and your child’s physician to develop and follow a plan of care directed towards optimal outcomes.
* A safe secure environment that meets or exceeds the requirements for a non-residential medical day care center.
* Consistent and accurate communication about your child’s plan of care.
* Consistent and accurate communication about your child’s participation, difficulties, adaptation and progress.
* Safe, accurate and appropriate skilled nursing care.
* Therapy services based on your child’s approved plan of care.
* Education and community resource information
* Assistance with eligibility.
* Low Birth Weight
* Respiratory complications
* Renal Failure
* Failure to Thrive
* Cardiac Disorders
* Down Syndrome
* Spine Bifida
* Cerebral Palsy
* Autism
*Genetic Disorders
* Rare Diseases
* Organ Transplants
* Seizures
* Feeding difficulties
Enrollment
How to Enroll
1. After completing the initial assessment, along with a Physician’s order, a plan of care will be developed;
2. 123 Special Care Kids PPEC will assist in coordinating transportation.
Who is Eligible
From newborn to age 20 that require some form of skilled care. This can range from medication administration to tube feeding and tracheostomy care, as well as many other medical conditions.
Physicians And Discharge Planners
123 Special Care Kids PPEC strives to make our admission process as easy as possible for physicians, discharge planners and, of course, our patients.
If you have a patient you think would benefit from our PPEC services, please fill in the information below and one of our nurses will respond to your inquiry within 24-hours. Let us worry about qualifying criteria for you.
About
OUR MISSION
At 123 Special Care Kids PPEC, LLC our mission is to facilitate children to reach and live at their maximum potential.
At our Pediatric Day Nursing and Treatment Center we provide an alternative comprehensive choice to families of children with special needs by providing personalized care for children who need medical attention and monitoring, focused on their special need and their safety.
OUR TEAM
Our team consists of dedicated, State of Florida licensed Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and licensed therapists who hold several degrees and specialties in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathologies, and early development interventions, which allows us to provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to our services.
OUR LOCATION
We are located at: 14040 NW 7th Ave, Miami 33168
Our transportation Service allow families to enjoy the services of our center without worries about transportation for his child. We do the pick up and delivery of your child, taking special care about safety and comfort of your beloved one.
This service is FREE for those who meet medical eligibility.
We offer round trips from home to PPEC or school to PPEC and back home with no cost to the patient.
PPEC stands for Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care. These services provide a less restrictive, cost-effective alternative to expensive hospitalization or home health care. It reduces the isolation of home-bound programs, helping each child to achieve the highest quality of life possible.
At 123 Special Care Kids PPEC, LLC we take care of children that their medical condition requires continuous therapeutic intervention or skilled nursing supervision (from birth to 20 years of age).
123 Special Care Kids PPEC center is a clean and friendly environment unlike any other in the area. In our uniquely designed center, care is provided by qualified professionals with multilingual pediatric nurses and aides, working together with Physical, Speech, Occupational therapies and early interventionist specialists on site. We offer separate rooms to support different developmental levels – infants, toddlers, non-mobile and preschool-aged children.
We offer full day services as well as before and after school care. Full day services are also available to your school aged child during school breaks. Our facility offers a loving environment with expert staff.
We are located at 14040 NW 7th Ave, Miami FL 33168, allowing us to serve a large and densely populated North Miami Area.
Advantages:
- Your child will enjoy the opportunity of interacting with their peers through developmental activities enhancing their potential.
- Our business is caring for kids. We focus on providing the best nursing care and therapy services.
- Our multidisciplinary staff ensures consistent care and ongoing assessment.
- Our center is equipped with the latest technologies and spaces to best serve this medically complex population.
- Our transportation Service allow families to enjoy the services of our center without worries about transportation for his child.
Careers
Join our team
We are in the search of talented professionals with high standards of ethics and committed to the care of the pediatric population. If you are interested in becoming part of our family and add value to our multidisciplinary team of professionals please submit your information here. We will get in contact with you as soon as possible.
Contact us
14040 NW 7th Ave, Miami FL 33168
Tel/Whatsapp: +1 (754) 707-2250
Fax: 786-631-3978
Hour of operation:
Monday to Friday: 6:00am-6:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 7am-3pm
FAQS
The acronym stands for Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care. In a PPEC center, children with special health care needs receive nursing intervention and medical supervision.
PPEC stands for Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care. These services provide a less restrictive, cost-effective alternative to expensive hospitalization or home health care. It reduces the isolation of home-bound programs, helping each child to achieve the highest quality of life possible.
An infant or child who requires some form of nursing intervention is a candidate for the program. A physician signs an order for PPEC services to begin. Typical needs include:
- Apnea monitoring
- Oxygen administration
- Tube feedings
- Tracheostomy care
- Frequent medication administration (such as IV medications)
- Ventilator management
Children who need nursing care every day and are unable to have their needs met by a typical school or day care and/or do not need to be in a hospital. Children who have been hospitalized or frequent emergency room visits for an ongoing or unresolved condition such as asthma or seizures.
- Prematurity
- Low Birth Weight
- Respiratory complications
- Renal Failure
- Failure to Thrive
- Cardiac Disorders
- Down Syndrome
- Spine Bifida
- Cerebral Palsy
- Autism
- Genetic Disorders
- Rare Diseases
- Organ Transplants
- Seizures
- Feeding difficulties
The 123 Special Care Kids PPEC is actually a nursing center – but often, parents and visitors get the impression of a day care.- Infants and children in the program must have some form of nursing intervention. Staff caring for patients in the center are registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, aides and therapists with very specific pediatric experience.
PPEC centers have been active in Florida since 1995. PPEC centers are licensed and regulated by the State of Florida.
PPEC offers so many advantages for a child with special health needs, but among the key benefits are:
- PPEC centers are a more reliable health care option than home care service.
- PPEC centers offer socialization for the child, reducing the isolation of home care services
- PPEC provides a central location for therapy services, promoting better coordination of care between nursing and therapy
No, they are not. Precautions and infection control procedures are based on protecting every patient in the center, as each is considered medically fragile. Foremost, patients who are sick or have symptoms of an infectious condition may not attend the center. Daily assessments for each patient and monitoring throughout the day maintain the overall health of our patient population.
At 123 Special Care Kids PPEC we care for infants and children up to 20 years of age.
Patients eligible for Florida Medicaid are fully covered for PPEC and therapy services. Many private insurances also cover services, depending on the plan. 123 Special Care Kids PPEC works with families for coverage through private insurance.
PPEC Services are covered by Medicaid once recommended by the child’s pediatrician through a prescription or letter of medical necessity. We also accept insurance and private pay. Our staff is happy to assist you with the enrollment process.
Yes, is available in most areas.
This service is FREE for those who meet medical eligibility.
We offer round trips from home to PPEC or school to PPEC and back home with no cost to the patient.
Each vehicle has a driver to conduct safe and efficient transport. 123 Special Care Kids PPEC provides an escort from our Transport Team on each vehicle to monitor the patients while in transit.
Our services include Pediatric Nursing Care, Transportation, Physical, Respiratory, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Early Intervention Services, Physician on Call, After School Program.
To the child/family:
- Centrally located nursing and therapy decreases intrusions into family dynamics at home.
- Increased socialization with other children.
- Decreased hospitalization.
- Personalized case management ensuring the best care for your child.
- Offers caregivers increased potential to return to work or school.