Business Details
32 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Pediatric Home Health Care Services in Orlando, FL
ChildrenFirst Health Care System was founded in 1994 with a mission to provide compassionate, high-quality care for medically fragile and complex infants, children, and young adults. As Central Florida's most awarded pediatric medical day care provider, we offer a comprehensive range of services including Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC), Durable Medical Equipment (DME), pediatric private-duty nursing, medical group homes, and outpatient therapy. Our family-centered approach emphasizes coordinated care, ensuring each child receives the right services at the right time. With accreditations from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), we maintain rigorous standards of excellence.Our team of registered nurses, therapists, and specialists delivers care in home, school, and center-based settings, prioritizing dignity, respect, and individualized attention. We accept Medicaid, CMS Network, and most commercial insurances, handling all paperwork to simplify the process for families. Our 24/7 on-call services and extensive inventory of pediatric medical equipment ensure timely support for urgent needs. Through transitional care programs, we help patients move smoothly from hospitals to home environments, reducing readmissions. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and community partnerships has made us a trusted leader in pediatric care for over 30 years.
Services
Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care
Durable Medical Equipment
Pediatric Private-Duty Nursing
Medical Group Homes
Out-Patient Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 24/7 on-call service for urgent medical equipment or care needs
- Comprehensive inventory of pediatric DME available same-day
- Specialized care for medically complex children from newborn to 21 years
- Integrated services model combining nursing, therapy, and medical equipment
- Only PPEC center with NAEYC accreditation in the United States
Associations and certifications
- Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Services
Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care
Our award-winning PPEC centers provide specialized day care for medically fragile children aged newborn to 21. Services include clinical interventions, therapy sessions, and educational activities in a developmentally appropriate environment. Our staff of RNs, LPNs, and therapists deliver tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and nutritional support while promoting independence. The program combines medical care with developmental stimulation to help children reach their full potential.
Durable Medical Equipment
We offer a comprehensive range of pediatric DME and enteral nutrition products, including respiratory equipment, feeding pumps, and mobility aids. Our 24/7 on-call team provides urgent support for equipment issues, with same-day delivery available. Specialized services include respiratory therapy case management and enteral nutrition training for families. Our Orlando-based inventory exceeds that of national providers, ensuring immediate availability of specialized pediatric equipment.
Pediatric Private-Duty Nursing
Skilled nursing care is available up to 24/7 for children with complex medical needs in home, school, or medical group home settings. Our RNs and LPNs specialize in apnea monitoring, oxygen administration, and medication management. The team coordinates transitional care from hospitals to home environments, with expertise in neonatal care and conditions like spina bifida, cystic fibrosis, and congenital heart defects.
Medical Group Homes
Community-based group homes provide transitional care for children with complex medical needs post-hospitalization. Services include ventilator support, tracheostomy care, and rehabilitation therapies to facilitate home transition. Staffed by RNs, therapists, and specialists, these homes offer natural living environments with educational support and social activities to enhance residents' quality of life.
Out-Patient Therapy
We provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for children aged newborn to 21 in clinic and home settings. Specialized programs address autism, developmental delays, and complex conditions like cerebral palsy. Our therapists use evidence-based techniques to improve mobility, communication, and daily living skills, with home exercise programs to reinforce progress between sessions.
Questions
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Medicaid, Children's Medical Services Network, Medicaid HMOs, and most major commercial insurance plans.
Do you provide after-hours emergency support?
Yes, our DME team and nursing staff are available 24/7 for urgent equipment or care needs.
Are your PPEC centers accredited?
We hold accreditations from ACHC and NAEYC, making us the only NAEYC-accredited PPEC center in the US.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We serve Central Florida including Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, and surrounding counties.
How do you handle transitional care from hospitals?
Our case managers coordinate discharge planning and provide home-based care to ensure smooth transitions.
What pediatric specialties do you offer?
We specialize in care for children with complex conditions including ventilator dependence, tracheostomies, and developmental disorders.
Reviews (5)
Geraldda Oreus
Sep 02, 2021
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I wish there was an option to order medical supplies online cause the wait time just to order supplies are ridiculous!!
M. Jaggers
Aug 31, 2021
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They have always taken the greatest care of my boy. I can't even put into words the appreciation that we have for them. They are simple amazing, to say the least.
Jan Axelrod
Aug 22, 2021
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They dumped a case with 7 special needs children that had for 20 years and me, who worked for them 20 years because they didn't like the foster mother
Emily Strickland
Nov 12, 2020
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ChildrenFirst is a wonderful organization. There are wonderful nurses working here that do such great work for the children. I truly enjoy being a part of such a positive environment!
Olivia MacGrath
Nov 03, 2020
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I have worked for ChildrenFirst for 8 years, this company cares so deeply for their patients and the community they serve. Best pediatric DME around plus an amazing PPEC (medical day care) program! One stop shop for PDN, Therapy, Medical group homes, PPEC, DME, Formula. Great company to work for!
