Our Story

About Panama City PPEC

A dedicated team committed to helping every child reach their fullest potential.

Panama City PPEC — a safe, nurturing environment
Our Mission

Helping Each Child Reach Their Fullest Potential

At Panama City PPEC, our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality medical daycare that empowers every child to grow, learn, and thrive. We believe that with the right support, every child can make meaningful progress.

Our care is designed to support each child's transition to traditional daycare, a school environment, or home care — meeting them where they are and helping them move forward.

Licensed & Regulated
Compassionate Care
Expert Team
Ages Birth to 21
Our History

Panama City PPEC was established in 2020, and served the community through other PPEC centers since 2015.

Our Team

The People Behind the Care

Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals brings compassion, expertise, and heart to everything they do.

Director of Nursing

Mr. M. Abdelli

Mr. Abdelli has served as a Director of Nursing in PPEC centers since 2014, bringing extensive experience in pediatric and post-acute healthcare management. Prior to his work in PPEC, he served as a Director of Nursing in home healthcare and previously worked as a supervisor in skilled nursing facilities (SNF). His diverse background across SNF, home healthcare, and PPEC settings has provided him with broad clinical and operational experience in delivering quality patient care and leading healthcare teams.

Charge Nurse

Ms. Madison Haynes

Ms. Madison is a Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse with experience in pediatric and hospital-based patient care. She previously worked at HCA Gulf Coast providing direct patient care and supporting daily clinical operations. Ms. Madison also worked as a Nurse Extern in the IMCU, Mother-Baby, and Labor & Delivery departments at HCA Gulf Coast. In addition, she has experience working as a Medical Assistant in a pediatric office in Panama City, Florida.

Sr. LPN

Ms. Josie Gore

Ms. Josie is a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in long-term and pediatric healthcare settings. Prior to joining the team in early 2024, she worked as an LPN in a nursing home, where she gained valuable experience in patient care and daily clinical support.

LPN

Ms. Sarah Almobarak

Ms. Sarah is a Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong interest in pediatric care and supporting children in a positive and nurturing environment. She has previous volunteer experience working with children and youth activities, and plans to continue her education to obtain her RN degree and BSN in the coming two years.

LPN

Ms. Brianna Hernandez

Ms. Brianna is a Licensed Practical Nurse with experience working as a hospital clerk, where she gained valuable exposure to patient care and healthcare operations. She is passionate about growing in the nursing field and plans to continue her education to obtain her RN degree in the near future.

General & Financial Manager

Mr. M. Zeidan

Mr. Zeidan is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in financial management, internal audit, compliance, and risk consulting across healthcare, multinational corporations, and professional services firms. His background includes leadership roles with organizations such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, PepsiCo, PwC, and KPMG, where he specialized in financial controls, governance, and operational improvement.

Medical Director

Dr. A. Baker

Dr. Baker is a board-certified pediatrician with extensive experience in pediatrics and pediatric urgent care. Since becoming certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in 2006, Dr. Baker has held several leadership roles in pediatric healthcare, including serving as Director of Pediatric Services and Director of the Pediatric Obesity Program at Children’s Medical Services in Bay County, Florida. Dr. Baker has also been affiliated with leading medical centers in Panama City, including Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center and Bay Medical Sacred Heart, where he has served in pediatric leadership roles.

Our Facility

A Safe, Nurturing Environment

Our center is designed with your child's safety and comfort in mind. From dedicated nursing stations to educational spaces, every area supports our commitment to exceptional care.

  • Enriching activities for play, learning, and social growth
  • Dedicated therapy room
  • Outdoor playground

Address

2680 Chapman Drive (off Jenks Ave), Panama City, FL 32405