Mercer County Children's Medical Day Care
Growing With the Needs of its Community

In Mercer County alone, hundreds of working families are living in poverty, lacking health insurance, adequate nutrition, clothing and housing. These struggles are compounded for parents of medically fragile children who cannot afford doctors' visits or specialized day care services either. "These are families without steady jobs, furniture... or sometimes even a front door," explained Sue Viola, President of Mercer County Children's Medical Day Care, a subsidiary of Horizon Pediatric Systems. They represent the area's most vulnerable population, as well as the driving mission behind New Jersey's largest, privately held pediatric medical day care center.

Mercer County Children's Medical Day Care (MCCMDC), has created a safe haven for at-risk families by offering them comprehensive and accessible health care, child care, education and social services — all under one roof. The program is designed for preschoolers with complex medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes and other chronic or acute diagnoses. "We provide a complete continuum of services to address the whole child and their entire family," added Viola. In doing so, the center gives their clients something even more valuable: hope for the future.

MCCMDC has operated at full capacity since entering the Trenton community in 2003. The center is licensed for 70 children and has nearly that many on its waiting list, demonstrating a vital need for its services. Its goal is to expand the program to accommodate additional families, which led to its partnership with Bartolomei," asserted Viola. "They have taken customer service to a whole new level, helping us make informed decisions and plan for the future. Bartolomei Pucciarelli will be a key factor in our company’s growth and development.”

At the same time, Bartolomei Pucciarelli appreciates the opportunity to promote more than a healthier organization. “Ultimately, we know our work is benefiting medically underserved children and families in our community,” stated Michael Pucciarelli. “That’s an excellent bottom line.”