Business Details
32 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Pediatric Home Health Care Services in Central Florida
Founded in 1994, we pioneered a compassionate approach to pediatric home health care, addressing the unique needs of medically fragile children and their families. Our integrated services model combines clinical expertise with personalized care, offering solutions across six specialized divisions. We maintain rigorous standards through accreditations from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Our team of registered nurses, therapists, and medical professionals delivers care in home, community, and center-based settings throughout Central Florida. We focus on optimizing each child's independence through tailored nursing, therapy, and medical equipment services.Our 24/7 on-call support ensures continuous care coordination for families and healthcare providers. We operate award-winning Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) centers designed to promote developmental milestones in a nurturing environment. Our durable medical equipment division maintains a comprehensive inventory to support complex pediatric needs. We collaborate with physicians, hospitals, and families to facilitate smooth transitions from hospital to home care. Our commitment to quality has established us as Central Florida's premier provider of pediatric home health services.
Services
Pediatric Nursing
Durable Medical Equipment
Out-Patient Therapy
Medical Day Care
Pediatric Group Homes
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 on-call support for urgent medical equipment needs
- Our team includes registered nurses and therapists specializing in pediatric care
- We offer the only NAEYC-accredited PPEC centers in the United States
- We maintain Central Florida's most comprehensive inventory of pediatric medical equipment
- Our integrated services model coordinates care across six specialized divisions
Associations and certifications
- Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Services
Pediatric Nursing
Our registered and licensed practical nurses provide 24/7 in-home care for medically complex children. Services include tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and medication administration. Our team coordinates with physicians to implement individualized care plans while educating families on medical procedures.
Durable Medical Equipment
We supply and service specialized pediatric equipment including apnea monitors, feeding pumps, and respiratory devices. Our Orlando-based inventory features hard-to-find items for complex medical needs. Certified technicians provide after-hours support and equipment maintenance across Central Florida.
Out-Patient Therapy
Our licensed therapists deliver physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for children up to age 21. Treatment plans address developmental delays and conditions like cerebral palsy and autism. Services are available in our Orlando therapy gym or through in-home visits.
Medical Day Care
Award-winning Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care centers provide daytime medical support for fragile children. Our NAEYC-accredited programs combine clinical interventions with educational activities to promote independence. Services operate Monday-Friday 6 AM-6 PM in Central Florida.
Pediatric Group Homes
Community-based residential care for children with complex medical needs. Our homes provide transitional care following hospital discharge and long-term support for technology-dependent residents. Services include 24/7 nursing care and monthly physician visits.
Questions
Does insurance cover PPEC services?
PPEC services are covered by Medicaid, Medicaid HMOs, CMS Network, and some commercial insurances. Our staff handles all insurance paperwork for admissions.
What medical equipment services are available after hours?
Our certified technicians, respiratory therapists, and nurses provide 24/7 support for equipment-related questions and emergency service needs.
What therapy services do you offer?
We provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for children up to age 21, available in our Orlando therapy gym or through in-home visits.
What accreditations does ChildrenFirst hold?
We maintain accreditations from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
What areas do you serve?
We serve Central Florida including Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Lake counties with medical equipment, nursing, and therapy services.
