Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Pediatric Day Health Care for Medically Fragile & Typical Children
Together We Grow has been a recognized leader in pediatric care since 1988, providing inclusive, state-of-the-art facilities for medically fragile and typical children. Our mission centers on fostering self-esteem while challenging each child to reach their full potential through low adult-to-child ratios and a nurturing environment. With two locations in San Diego County, we offer cutting-edge programs tailored to individual needs, including specialized nursing care, educational curricula, and sensory integration therapies. Our team of registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, certified nursing assistants, and qualified teachers collaborates to ensure comprehensive care and development. We pioneered legislative efforts like California Senate Bill 126 to improve pediatric day health care standards.Our weekend and after-school programs provide respite care while promoting socialization and learning. The Transitional Care Unit supports young adults over 22, maintaining continuity of care beyond traditional eligibility. Our facilities feature HEPA and UV air filtration systems, regular disinfection protocols, and vaccination requirements for staff to ensure infection control. We emphasize empathy, acceptance, and individualized attention across all programs. With over three decades of experience, we remain committed to creating environments where children thrive through structured play, educational activities, and medical support.
Services
Nursing Services
Weekend Program
After School Program
Transitional Care Unit
Sensory Integration Room
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 HEPA and UV air filtration systems for optimal infection control
- Our staff includes specialized nurses and educators with decades of pediatric experience
- We pioneered California Senate Bill 126 for medically fragile children's care standards
- Our Transitional Care Unit supports young adults beyond traditional eligibility ages
- We maintain 7:00am-5:30pm weekday operations with weekend respite care options
What people say
Amazing medical care
Weekend respite services
Loving care and guidance
State-of-the-art facilities
Safe and nurturing environment
Services
Nursing Services
Our licensed nursing professionals provide 24/7 care for children aged 6 weeks to 22+ years, including medication administration, respiratory treatments, trach care, and enteral feedings. Each child receives a personalized care plan developed by RN Case Managers and approved by primary care physicians. Our team includes registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and certified nursing assistants who work alongside educators to ensure comprehensive medical support.
Weekend Program
Overnight weekend care operates three weekends monthly at both locations, offering parents temporary relief from caregiving responsibilities. Medically fragile children receive skilled nursing care and participate in themed activities from Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. This program provides socialization opportunities with peers while maintaining medical safety standards, including holiday celebrations and structured recreational activities.
After School Program
Specialized care for school-age medically fragile children after regular school hours, including transportation assistance when available. Our program offers a transition period for children to relax after school while completing nursing needs before parental pickup. Structured activities and educational play occur during this time, with consistent scheduling that supports family routines and minimizes disruption to existing nursing shifts.
Transitional Care Unit
Day program for young adults aged 22+ who previously attended pediatric day health centers, providing continued skilled nursing care beyond public school eligibility. Our curriculum focuses on self-sufficiency development while maintaining medical support standards. Participants can also access weekend programming with themed activities, ensuring continuity of care and socialization opportunities for adults with complex medical needs.
Sensory Integration Room
Multi-sensory environments designed to help children regulate sensory input through controlled auditory, visual, and tactile stimulation. These therapeutic spaces feature specialized equipment to develop sensory processing skills while providing a safe environment for self-regulation. Rooms are tailored to individual abilities, allowing children to explore sensory experiences at their own pace within their developmental limitations.
People
Jade Divinagracia
Regional Administrator
Regional RN Administrator with 20+ years of pediatric nursing experience, specializing in compassionate care for typical and medically fragile children. Committed to staff development and quality improvement.
Jacqueline McCarroll
Nurse Administrator
Pediatric nursing professional with 25+ years of experience, including school nursing and community health advocacy. Brings extensive knowledge to San Diego operations while maintaining family-centered care values.
Yesenia Payan
RN Case Manager
Bilingual nursing specialist with experience in pediatric care across multiple clinical settings, including school nursing and community health programs for medically fragile children.
Emma Gray
RN Supervisor
Nursing leader with specialized experience in medically fragile pediatric care, focusing on safety protocols and communication standards across educational and medical environments.
Aidy B.S, M.S.
Center Director
Education leader with over a decade of experience in classroom teaching and administrative roles, specializing in inclusive learning environments for children of all abilities.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We care for children from 6 weeks to 22+ years, including specialized programs for young adults through our Transitional Care Unit.
Do you provide weekend care services?
Yes, we offer overnight weekend care three weekends monthly at both locations for enrolled medically fragile children.
What medical services are available?
Our licensed nursing staff provides medication administration, respiratory treatments, trach care, enteral feedings, and seizure monitoring for medically fragile children.
Are your facilities state-certified?
We are California's largest pediatric day health care center with state-of-the-art facilities meeting all licensing requirements for both medical and educational services.
How do you handle infection control?
Our centers use HEPA filters, UV air purification systems, regular classroom disinfection, and mandatory staff vaccinations for MMR, Influenza, and Tdap.
Can typical children attend your programs?
Yes, our inclusive environment serves both medically fragile and typical children in integrated classrooms with individualized attention from specialized staff.
