Why Families Across Miami Gardens and South Broward Choose Blessed Pediatric Care

When you are caring for a medically complex child, every decision feels heavy. Choosing where they will spend their days is one of the heaviest. Families across Miami Gardens, Hialeah, North Miami, Opa-Locka, Aventura, Miami Lakes, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Southwest Ranches, and Cooper City choose Blessed Pediatric Care for reasons that go beyond the standard checklist.

This page is for families who are still researching, comparing, and trying to figure out whether we are the right fit. Here is what makes Blessed Pediatric Care different — and why parents and physicians across Northern Miami-Dade and South Broward refer to us.

We are a licensed PPEC — not a daycare with extra training

Blessed Pediatric Care is a licensed Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) facility regulated by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). That means everything from our nursing ratios to our medication storage to our emergency preparedness meets state medical-facility standards. It is the same regulatory framework that governs other licensed Florida healthcare providers.

Families choose us because they want the assurance that comes with a real medical license — not a daycare with a few certifications.

Registered Nurses lead every shift

Our care is led by Registered Nurses with pediatric experience. RNs assess every child on arrival, oversee medication administration, manage clinical interventions, document throughout the day, and communicate with each child's physician and family. That continuous RN presence is what makes safe care for medically complex children possible.

All four therapies — integrated into the day

Many families come to us already running between separate therapy clinics for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and behavioral support. That schedule exhausts parents and fragments care.

At Blessed Pediatric Care, all four therapies are delivered on-site, on the same day, by licensed clinicians, and woven into your child's individualized plan of care. Your child's PT, OT, SLP, and behavioral support specialist communicate with each other and with the nursing team — which is how integrated care is supposed to work.

Door-to-door transportation across our service area

Transportation is one of the biggest barriers families face. We solve it. Blessed Pediatric Care provides door-to-door transportation throughout our service area in Northern Miami-Dade and South Broward, including Miami Gardens, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Opa-Locka, Hialeah, Aventura, Miami Lakes, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Southwest Ranches, and Cooper City.

Our vehicles are designed for medically complex children, and our drivers are trained in pediatric safety and emergency procedures.

Medicaid handled — at no cost to you

For most families, Florida Medicaid covers PPEC services in full. Our intake team verifies eligibility, coordinates physician orders, and handles prior authorization paperwork — all at no cost to you. You should not have to become a billing expert to get your child the care they need.

Family partnership, not handoff

Parents are not visitors at Blessed Pediatric Care. You are part of your child's care team. We share daily notes, communicate openly with your child's physicians, and welcome you for tours, observation, and family meetings whenever you need them. The plan of care is built around your child and your family — not around our schedule.

A nurturing environment, not just a clinical one

Children thrive when they feel safe, seen, and engaged. Our facility is designed to be warm and welcoming, not sterile. Children participate in age-appropriate education and enrichment activities, art, music, and structured play alongside their clinical care. Medical care and childhood are not in conflict here.

Hospital-to-home continuity

For families discharging from a NICU, PICU, or pediatric hospital, the transition home is daunting. We work directly with hospital discharge planners and case managers to make PPEC enrollment a seamless next step — often beginning enrollment paperwork before the child even leaves the hospital. Visit our referral page for the provider process.

Bilingual and multilingual support

Miami-Dade and Broward families come from every corner of the world. We support families in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. No parent should miss critical information about their child's care because of a language barrier.

Up to 12 hours per day, Monday through Friday

Many families need full-day coverage to maintain employment, attend their own medical appointments, or care for other children. Blessed Pediatric Care operates Monday through Friday with up to 12 hours of supervised medical care per day.

Conditions we routinely support

Families come to us with children who have:

• Tracheostomies and ventilator dependence
• G-tube and J-tube feeding
• Seizure disorders
• Genetic and metabolic conditions
• Cerebral palsy
• Down syndrome with medical complexity
• Spina bifida
• Cardiac conditions
• NICU graduates with ongoing complexity
• Post-hospital discharge needs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Blessed Pediatric Care located? 4715 NW 157th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33014.

What is the service area for transportation? Northern Miami-Dade and South Broward — including Miami Gardens, Hialeah, North Miami, Opa-Locka, Aventura, Miami Lakes, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Southwest Ranches, and Cooper City.

Do I pay anything to enroll? No. There is no enrollment fee and no out-of-pocket cost for families whose child qualifies for Florida Medicaid coverage of PPEC.

Can I tour the facility before enrolling? Absolutely. Tours are free and encouraged. Call (305) 342-2481 or request a tour online.

Will my child's doctor be part of the care? Yes. Every plan of care is built around physician orders, and we communicate regularly with your child's medical home.

Take the Next Step

The best way to understand why families choose Blessed Pediatric Care is to walk through the doors. Schedule a private tour, meet our nursing team, and ask every question you have.

Call (305) 342-2481 or request a tour online. Physicians and case managers can refer a patient here.