Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Services

Yes, the children’s diapers are changed at least every two hours. Certain circumstances or medical conditions may require your child to be changed more frequently. Parents of children who wear diapers will need to supply the center with an adequate amount of disposable diapers. Please plan for at least 6-8 diaper changes per day. Our PPEC is not equipped with a diaper inventory.

The PPEC will follow the local school system’s recommendation regarding closings. The PPEC will communicate with you via phone call or written communication. You can also call the center regarding closings or delays.

Transportation services are available to and from the center. This will be arranged through the child’s Medicaid transportation. A written agreement must be signed and a predetermined pickup and drop off time and location agreed upon. An ACP transportation escort (nurse or EMT) will be present on the vehicle for transportation of your child.

All medications administered in the center must have a physician’s order. This includes over the counter medicines such as Tylenol and topical creams or ointment, such as Destin. All medications must be in the original pharmacy container with the label containing the child’s name, fill date, and dosage. No medication will be administered if not in the proper container with the proper labeling. Medication labels can be used as a physician’s order. It is the parent’s responsibility to keep the center staff informed of ANY medication changes. The staff will monitor for any adverse medication reactions and notify the parent/guardian by phone. You will be provided with written documentation of symptoms and any treatment administered by the nursing staff.

Children are released only to authorized personnel listed on the enrollment form. You can add authorized personnel at any time.

Children will not be released to other persons without written permission from the parent/guardian. Persons unfamiliar to the staff will be required to show a valid driver’s license or picture identification.

Children may not attend the center if they have any of the following contagious symptoms: diarrhea, vomiting, rash, green mucus, pink eye, head lice or other communicable illness (RSV, chicken pox, etc.), or temperature equal to or greater than 101.4 degrees and any other condition deemed medically necessary by the Director of Nursing of the center. Children who are ill and cannot remain in the classroom must be picked up within two hours of parent/guardian notification.

Children may return to the center when they have been symptom-free for 24 hours or fever-free without medication for 24 hours. A physician authorization may be needed for the individual to return to the center. It is the decision of the Director of Nursing and/or center Administrator when such a condition exists.

Our PPEC must be informed of any child’s MD appointments, new physician’s orders, change of medication, change of insurance, hospitalizations, ER visits, scheduled surgeries, vacations, and time off from PPEC.

Our PPEC program welcomes children from birth up to the age of 21 years old, ensuring a broad spectrum of care for those in need.

At our PPEC center, we offer two nutritious meals and a snack daily, thoughtfully prepared to meet the dietary needs and preferences of our young clients.

Emergency situations at our PPEC center are handled with utmost care and precision. We adhere to both our center’s and the city’s emergency protocols, ensuring a coordinated and efficient response. Additionally, upon intake, we establish personalized emergency protocols for each specific child under our care, considering their unique medical conditions and needs.

Our PPEC center prioritizes transparent and consistent communication with parents regarding their child’s progress and care. We send out daily reports that provide updates on each child’s day, including any progression or regression observed. Additionally, we facilitate conference calls between case managers and the child’s guardian. This approach ensures that parents are kept informed and involved in their child’s care journey, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for the child’s development and well-being.