Medical Day Care
Weisman Children’s Medical Day Care is much more than ordinary day care. We are dedicated to providing a warm, fun, safe and nurturing environment for children between birth and six years of age who require skilled nursing care. Our team of pediatric healthcare professionals deliver the highest level of care, giving working or busy parents peace of mind that their child is in very capable hands.
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Our Medical Day Care Offers:
- Nursing care
- A ride to and from home, including the car seat
- Age appropriate play activities
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks, formula, and diapers
- Assessment of your child to ensure their feeding level is safe
- A chance for your child to play with other children the same age
- Physical, occupational, or speech therapy as needed
Who Pays for Medical Day Care?
- New Jersey Medicaid
- New Jersey Family Care
- Division of Developmental Disabilities
- Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP)
Where are our Medical Day Care Locations?
- Vineland
- Pennsauken
- Voorhees
Medical Day Care FAQ:
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My child has developmental delays; would they qualify for Medical Day Care?
A child must have a skilled nursing need to qualify for MDC. Examples of this include a feeding tube, medications and diagnoses requiring constant monitoring, such as severe asthma or seizure disorder.
My child’s school district was unable to support my child’s medical needs, is there an option for school at Medical Day Care?
Our social worker will work with your family and school district, and if necessary, will provide 1:1 tutoring with a Bancroft teacher while at Medical Day Care.
Will there be enough staff to ensure my child is cared for appropriately?
We have a minimum staff: patient ratio of 1:3. This includes RNs, LPNs, Nursing Assistants and Child Life specialists who are with the children throughout the day.
My child’s PCP recommended a physical therapy evaluation, can that be done at Medical Day Care?
Yes! Our therapists are able to evaluate patients for occupational, physical and speech therapy and provide services while your child attends MDC. Our speech therapists will also evaluate our patients to ensure their diet level is safe and appropriate as necessary.
My child gives me a difficult time taking their medications at home, how do I know the staff will be able to get my child to take them at Medical Day Care?
Our Child Life Team will utilize their expertise to develop a plan that works for your child and provide positive reinforcement.
How will I know what progress my child is making at Medical Day Care?
Every 60 days, we hold an Interdisciplinary Team Meeting to review your child’s progress and plan of care. This includes our Director of Nursing, Social Worker, Nutritionist, Child Life Specialist and summaries from our therapists.
How can my child get to your facility?
We provide transport on medical vans. We provide age appropriate car seats, booster seats and wheelchair access.
My child has an appointment today, are they able to attend half day?
We encourage families to schedule appointments early in the morning or later in the afternoon as our patients are required to attend full days (at least 6 consecutive hours).
Do I need to send lunch with my child? Do I need to send diapers?
We provide breakfast, lunch and snacks; all meals are planned by a nutritionist. We also supply diapers and wipes for our kids.