Work and Make Sure Your Child is Taken Care of With Medical Daycare

If your child has special medical needs, you’ve likely spent plenty of time thinking about how to manage their care alongside your work responsibilities. Although research is limited, studies show that nearly 50% of parents in this situation leave their jobs to become full-time caregivers. But what if there was another option?

Enter medical daycare. This unique program ensures your child has everything they need to stay healthy and safe, so you can focus on work during the day.

At Little Angels PPEC in Longwood, Orlando, and Apopka, Florida, our team of doctors, nurses, and occupational and physical therapists provides high-quality medical daycare for infants, children, and teens. 

Keep reading to learn about the benefits of medical daycare and how it can support your child, your job, and your whole family.

What is medical daycare?

Medical daycare provides high-quality health services and supervision for infants, children, and teens with special medical needs. It’s staffed by licensed professionals, like doctors, nurses, and physical therapists, to ensure your child stays comfortable and healthy. This provides peace of mind and allows you to focus on other responsibilities, like work.

Our medical daycare team regularly supports children with special needs, developmental disabilities, and those recovering from surgery. We offer a variety of services, including medication management, physical and occupational therapy, nutritional support, and enrichment activities, to support your child’s health and well-being.

How medical daycare helps parents who work

Many parents of special needs children feel torn between caregiving and professional responsibilities. You want your child to have everything they need, but you don’t want to give up your career either. 

Medical daycare offers an alternative that works for everyone. Instead of quitting or putting your job on pause, you can continue climbing the corporate ladder without feeling guilty. At the same time, you can feel confident knowing your child is safe, well cared for, and has everything they need to enjoy their time while you’re working. 

Since our staff is trained in pediatric and personalized nonemergency care, you can breathe a little easier, without the guilt.

How medical daycare benefits your child

Parents aren’t the only ones who benefit from medical daycare. Our facility offers everything your child needs to learn, play, and safely engage with their peers. It provides a supportive, consistent environment your child can rely on and helps reduce hospital visits through proactive therapies and medical care, tailored to their unique needs. 

For example, if your child has type 1 diabetes, we provide glucose-friendly meals and snacks, administer insulin as needed, and monitor their blood sugar regularly. These benefits may seem small to others, but as a special needs parent, you know how crucial they are.

Beyond the physical, medical daycare provides emotional benefits. It gives your child a chance to interact with kids their age, which can help build their social skills and confidence.

Request a medical daycare consultation today

Many parents feel like they have to choose between their special needs child and their career, but they don’t have to. Medical daycare can help bridge the gap, providing peace of mind and a safe space for your child to thrive. Beyond daycare, we can support you and your family with medical therapy, home health care, and more.

To learn more about our services, contact the nearest Little Angels Pediatric Extended Care office in Orlando, Apopka, or Longwood, Florida. Call our office or book your appointment online.