Big Bear Academy in Miami Dade
Experience Unmatched Pediatric Care: Comprehensive Nursing Excellence at Big Bear Academy PPEC — Ensuring Your Child's Health and Well-being with Precision, Care, and Insurance Coverage.
Your child's well-being is our priority
Elevate your child's care with Pediatric Nursing Excellence at Big Bear Academy PPEC. Our dedicated nursing team conducts daily assessments and continuous monitoring, ensuring comprehensive health oversight. From administering medications, including oral, gastrostomy tube, to intravenous, our nurses execute prescribed medical treatments with precision and care as directed by physicians. Trust us for meticulous attention to your child's health needs, providing a secure and nurturing environment at Big Bear Academy PPEC. Your child's well-being is our priority. Everything is covered by insurance.
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Rarely do I take the time to post a review about anything, but this center has continuously exceeded my expectations. This center grounds itself on putting your child's needs first everyday and gracefully excels at making my child feel at home. The attention and dedication received by all staff, nurses, therapists etc., at this center is exceptional. I wouldn't want my child to attend any other center than this. I really am so grateful.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a PPEC?
- 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.
- What qualifies a child for the PPEC program?
- 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.
- Who pays for these services?
- 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.
- What services do we offer?
- Our services include Pediatric Nursing Care, Transportation, Nutritional Food Program, Physical, Respiratory, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Special Education (provided by Miami Dade County Public Schools), Physician on Call, After School Program, Extracurricular Activities, and Social Services.
