Spark Pediatrics runs Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) centers that provide up to 12‑hour daily medically supervised daycare for children with complex conditions, including skilled nursing and on‑site physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The service includes door‑to‑door non‑emergency medical transportation, real‑time care updates for parents, and full Medicaid reimbursement, eliminating out‑of‑pocket costs for eligible families.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Families of children with complex medical conditions often lack a safe, medically supervised environment where their child can receive daily nursing care, therapy, and social interaction without frequent hospitalizations. Coordinating skilled nursing, therapy services, transportation, and insurance paperwork places a heavy administrative burden on caregivers.
Solution
Spark Pediatrics operates Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) centers that deliver up to 12 hours per day of skilled nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy within a structured daycare setting. Certified pediatric nurses and aides provide continuous medical monitoring while children engage in age‑appropriate play and enrichment activities. The program includes door‑to‑door non‑emergency medical transportation and real‑time daily care updates for parents. Spark handles all care coordination and insurance verification, ensuring services are fully covered by Medicaid and qualifying managed‑care plans at no out‑of‑pocket cost to families. By integrating with local hospitals and community resources, the centers reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and support children’s developmental progress.
Target Audience
Primary customers are families of children (0‑21 years) with complex medical needs who qualify for Medicaid or Medicaid‑managed plans, as well as pediatric care teams seeking a medically supervised daycare solution in Florida and Texas.
Features
- 12‑hour daily operation staffed by licensed pediatric nurses and trained aides experienced in complex pediatric care
- On‑site physical, occupational, and speech therapy delivered by credentialed therapists as part of the care plan
- State‑of‑the‑art medical equipment (infusion pumps, respiratory support, monitoring devices) installed in each center
- Door‑to‑door, licensed non‑emergency medical transportation with child escort for safe pick‑up and drop‑off
- Secure, daily electronic care reports and real‑time updates accessible to parents via a web portal
- Full Medicaid and Medicaid‑managed plan reimbursement; services provided at zero cost to eligible families
- Comprehensive care coordination that interfaces directly with the child’s primary physicians, specialists, and insurers
- Safety‑first protocols, including infection control measures and compliance with state Medicaid licensing requirements
- Service eligibility for children and young adults from infancy through age 21, covering a wide range of chronic and acute conditions