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Sunshine Pediatric Day Center

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Enrollment steps, answers to the questions families ask most, and the fastest ways to reach your Sunshine team.

Four simple steps

How to enroll at Sunshine

Most families go from first phone call to first Sunshine day in under two weeks, and we walk beside you the whole way.

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Schedule a tour

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Step 1

Schedule a tour

Visit the center nearest you, meet the team, and ask every question on your list.

Takes about 20 minutes. Bring your child, bring your list, bring your worries.

  • No cost
  • No commitment
  • Same week openings

Frequently asked questions

What is a PPECC?

A Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center (PPECC) is a licensed setting where children with medical needs receive skilled nursing, therapy, and developmental enrichment during the day, then go home to their families at night. Sunshine delivers its care through the PPECC model.

What ages do you serve?

Sunshine serves children from infancy through 21 years old.

How many hours of care are available each day?

Up to 12 hours of daily skilled pediatric care.

Is transportation provided?

Yes. Sunshine offers complimentary, provider-supervised transportation to and from the center.

What medical care can your nurses provide?

Our skilled team supports medication management, tube feeding, tracheostomy care, and ongoing health monitoring, alongside physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

How is my child's care planned?

Every child follows an individualized Plan of Care, created in collaboration with families and physicians and guided by our experienced medical director. Nurses and therapists track measurable progress and adjust the plan as needed.

How do we enroll?

Start by scheduling a tour at the location nearest you. Our team will walk your family through the enrollment process and answer questions about referrals and eligibility.

Where are you located?

Sunshine operates centers in Dallas, Fort Worth (Forest Hill), Tyler, Houston, DeSoto, San Antonio, and Rowlett, Texas, plus Reading, PA, with McKinney TX, South Houston TX, and Folcroft PA coming soon.

Stay in the loop

Ask a question, request enrollment information, or let us know you'd like to hear about events and news at your center.