Supporting Practices. Advancing Pediatric Care.

We partner with pediatric practices to expand access, improve operations, and deliver better outcomes for children and families.

Explore Partnership

Built With Pediatricians, For Pediatricians

The origin of Playground is rooted in listening to pediatricians, understanding what makes their practices special, and building a model that supports their vision rather than replacing it

Listening to Pediatricians

We spent time with pediatricians across the country learning what makes their practices special and what challenges they face running them.

Industry Pressures

Administrative burden, rising costs, and healthcare consolidation are making it harder for independent pediatric practices to thrive.

A Better Model

We saw an opportunity to build infrastructure that supports pediatricians while preserving the independence and identity of their practices.

Playground Begins

Playground was created to partner with pediatricians, strengthen their practices, and expand access to care for children and families.

What Pediatricians Care About Most

More than 60% of pediatricians report burnout, putting pressure on independent practices to sustain access, quality, and growth.

The goals of pediatricians and Playground are the same: better care for children, greater access for families, and sustainable pediatric practices.

Pediatricians Want

The best care for children
Access for families
Lower healthcare costs
Sustainable practices

Playground Delivers

Investment in clinical excellence
Expanded pediatric capacity
Supported, value-driven care
Long-term infrastructure improvement

Our Approach to Partnership

We Start with Alignment

Before any decisions are made, we take time to understand what matters most to you, your team, and the families you serve. Partnership begins only when values and long-term intent are shared.

We Plan Forward Together

Partnership means shared accountability for the future of the practice, with decisions informed by clinical insight, local context, and long-term intent.

We Listen with Respect

Partnership starts by making sure pediatricians feel heard, understood, and respected, because trust is built through listening before action.

What to Expect

The People Guiding Playground

Playground is led by a team that understands the realities of pediatric practice and the communities it serves. Our leadership includes pediatricians, healthcare operators, and mission-driven builders who are deeply committed to supporting independent pediatrics for the long term. Governance and strategic decisions are made collaboratively, ensuring physician partners remain at the center of clinical care.

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Our Commitment to the Future of Pediatrics

Playground exists to support the people who care for children. Our work is guided by four commitments that ensure pediatric care remains local, physician-led, and responsive to the needs of families and communities.

Keeping Care Local & Accessible

We expand access by strengthening existing practices and helping them grow within their communities, preserving continuity, trust, and relationships.

Protecting Independence & Clinical Leadership

We partner without taking away what makes pediatrics special: physician judgment, community connection, and long-standing family relationships.

Supporting Whole-Child Health

We invest in services like behavioral health and care coordination to meet the growing needs of children and families.

Investing for the Long Term

We reinvest in people, care delivery, and infrastructure, prioritizing sustainability over short-term outcomes.

Let’s Build The Future of Pediatric Care, Together

Build Your Career with Purpose

If you’re looking for a place where medicine still feels personal, Playground partner practices offer stability, support, and the chance to build long-term relationships with families without burning out.

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Explore a Partnership with Us

If you’re thinking about the future of your practice financially, emotionally, or clinically, we’re here to listen. Partnership starts with a conversation about your goals, your people, and the care you want to protect.