Your child may qualify for a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) facility if they have any of the followingmedical conditions and require specialized care beyond what a typical daycare or school can provide. PPEC isdesigned for children who need medical supervision but do not require 24/7 hospital care.
Neurological Conditions
- Epilepsy & Recurrent Seizures
- Seizure Disorder / Infantile Spasms
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Developmental Delays
Respiratory & Ventilator Support
- Ventilator Dependent
- Tracheostomy Care
- Oxygen Dependency
- Apnea of Prematurity
Feeding & Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Feeding Problems of Newborns
- Failure to Thrive (FTT)
- Gastrostomy (G-tube) and Jejunostomy (J-tube) Care
- Colostomy
- Congenital Malformation of Esophagus
- Fetal (Intrauterine) Malnutrition
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Endocrine & Metabolic Conditions
Juvenile Diabetes / Type 1 Diabetes
Mellitus
Failure to Thrive due to metabolic causes
Cardiovascular Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects (e.g., Tetralogy of Fallot, VSD)
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in infants
Prematurity-Related Conditions
Low Birth Weight (LBW)
Newborn Small for Gestational Age (SGA)
Apnea of Prematurity
Genetic & Congenital Conditions
Congenital Malformations (e.g., Cleft Lip/Palate)
Down Syndrome
Genetic Syndromes (e.g., Rett Syndrome, Prader-)
Willi Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies (e.g., Trisomy 18, Trisomy 13)
Musculoskeletal & Orthopedic Conditions
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease)
Arthrogryposis
Bone Fractures requiring long-term recovery care
Immunodeficiency & Chronic Conditions
Severe Immunodeficiency Disorders (e.g., SCID)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Organ Transplant Recipients
Other Conditions Requiring Ongoing Medical Monitoring
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)
Pediatric Stroke (Cerebral Infarction)
Post-Surgical Recovery (for conditions requiring extended post-op care)
Chronic Infections requiring extended care and monitoring
Hemophilia and other bleeding disorders
At Extended Kids Care, we don’t just care for children, we care for families. You can trust us to offer the highest level of care, understanding, and compassion for your child’s unique needs.
Your child is our priority, and their well-being is our mission.
