Who will care for my child in the Pediatric Emergency Department?

Your child will be cared for by pediatric emergency medicine specialists who have additional training compared to an ER doctor who doesn’t specialize in pediatrics. Stamford Hospital also offers pediatric hospitalists, nurses, and on-site pediatric specialists including surgeons. Our Pediatric Emergency Department is separate from the adult ER and designed specifically for children, ensuring care that meets their medical and developmental needs.

Is this a pediatric emergency room near me, or should I go to urgent care?

If your child is experiencing a serious illness, injury, breathing difficulty, seizures, or other urgent symptoms, a pediatric emergency room is the best place to seek care. While finding an urgent care for kids near you may be appropriate for minor illnesses or injuries, Stamford Health’s Pediatric Emergency Department is equipped to handle more complex and time-sensitive pediatric emergencies.

Can my child be observed without staying overnight or being transferred?

In many cases, children can be evaluated and observed in our Pediatric Emergency Department without requiring an overnight hospital stay or transfer. Our team closely monitors each child and determines the appropriate level of care based on their condition. If your child needs to be admitted for additional care, Stamford Hospital has a dedicated inpatient pediatric unit and pediatric surgeons.

What happens if my child needs follow-up care?

If follow-up care is needed after your visit, our care team will help coordinate next steps, including referrals to pediatric specialists or outpatient providers closer to home. We work to ensure continuity of care after your emergency visit.

Do you offer urgent care pediatrics services, or only emergency care?

Stamford Health’s Pediatric Emergency Department provides hospital-based emergency care for children. While urgent care pediatrics may be appropriate for minor conditions, our pediatric ER is equipped with advanced imaging, specialists, and inpatient support that urgent care for kids typically does not offer.

What are your hours for pediatric emergency care?

The Pediatric Emergency Department is open daily from 9 a.m. to midnight. Outside of these hours, children are still seen in the Emergency Department and supported 24/7 by pediatric hospitalists and specialists, ensuring continuous access to expert pediatric care.

Does Stamford Health accept my insurance?

Stamford Health accepts many major insurance plans . Coverage can vary by plan, so we recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to confirm benefits for pediatric emergency services.

Where is the Pediatric Emergency Department located?

Our Pediatric Emergency Department is located next to the main Emergency Department at Stamford Hospital. Upon arrival, a nurse will assess your child and guide you to our kid-friendly pediatric waiting area. You can view directions, parking information, and location details on our Pediatric Emergency Department location page .

For emergencies, please dial 911. The pediatric emergency room is open from 9 a.m. to midnight, providing pediatric emergency care for families who need immediate, child-focused treatment.

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Our Approach

If your child is having an emergency, our doctors understand that they have different needs than adults, both medically and developmentally. As the region’s first and most experienced pediatric emergency department, our specialty-trained, board-certified physicians deliver a more soothing approach during what might be a frightening experience.

Our department has a separate waiting area for children and their caregivers that includes a fish tank and other kid-friendly features.
Each of the patient rooms is equipped for all pediatric emergencies, but is designed with nautical features meant to engage children. This child-friendly environment helps reduce anxiety often associated with a children’s ER or urgent care for kids.
Should your child need to be admitted, we are the only hospital in lower Fairfield County with pediatric hospitalists providing advanced in-house, family-friendly care 24/7. This level of support is an important distinction from urgent care pediatrics or other non-hospital settings.

Pediatric Services At Stamford Health

Our skilled team provides comprehensive care you can rely on, offering the expertise families expect when choosing a children’s hospital ER or pediatric ER.

Why A Pediatric Emergency Department Matters

We created our Pediatric Emergency Department with the thought that if our children are comfortable, our parents can be comfortable. From your first steps inside our unit, our goal is to help our youngest patients both medically and emotionally – including ice pops and stickers as rewards. Choosing a dedicated pediatric emergency environment offers advantages over a general urgent care for kids, especially for more serious or time-sensitive conditions.

What To Expect

Entering the Pediatric Emergency Department can feel overwhelming, but our compassionate team will ensure you and your child are comfortable throughout the experience. Families seeking children’s ER options can expect focused, child-specific care from the moment they arrive.

When should I bring my child to the emergency department?
We recommend you bring your child to the Pediatric Emergency Department for injuries, abdominal pain or suspected appendicitis, respiratory illnesses, and seizures or other neurological emergencies. If your newborn is ill, we recommend bringing him or her here as a precaution.
Who will treat my child once we’re admitted?
Stamford Hospital's Pediatric Emergency Department is a separate pediatric area with a specialty-trained team of individuals. If you bring your child to the Emergency Department outside of hours, then children will be seen by emergency department doctors who are supported 24 hours a day by pediatric hospitalists and specialists.
Where is the Pediatric Emergency Department located?
The Pediatric Emergency Department is located next to the Emergency Department at Stamford Hospital. When you arrive, a nurse will take your child’s vitals and you’ll wait to be seen in a kid-friendly area.

Inside Our Pediatric Emergency Rooms

Pediatric Waiting Room

We’re proud to offer a separate pediatric emergency room for our young patients and their families or caregivers.
Cohen Pediatric Emergency Department

If your child needs to be admitted, our inpatient unit includes spacious, private rooms designed for parents who wish to stay overnight.
Kid-Friendly Design

From a fish tank in the waiting area to bright blue walls on our inpatient floor, all of our pediatric spaces were designed with kids in mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who will care for my child in the Pediatric Emergency Department?

Your child will be cared for by pediatric emergency medicine specialists who have additional training compared to an ER doctor who doesn’t specialize in pediatrics. Stamford Hospital also offers pediatric hospitalists, nurses, and on-site pediatric specialists including surgeons. Our Pediatric Emergency Department is separate from the adult ER and designed specifically for children, ensuring care that meets their medical and developmental needs.
Is this a pediatric emergency room near me, or should I go to urgent care?

If your child is experiencing a serious illness, injury, breathing difficulty, seizures, or other urgent symptoms, a pediatric emergency room is the best place to seek care. While finding an urgent care for kids near you may be appropriate for minor illnesses or injuries, Stamford Health’s Pediatric Emergency Department is equipped to handle more complex and time-sensitive pediatric emergencies.
Can my child be observed without staying overnight or being transferred?

In many cases, children can be evaluated and observed in our Pediatric Emergency Department without requiring an overnight hospital stay or transfer. Our team closely monitors each child and determines the appropriate level of care based on their condition. If your child needs to be admitted for additional care, Stamford Hospital has a dedicated inpatient pediatric unit and pediatric surgeons.
What happens if my child needs follow-up care?

If follow-up care is needed after your visit, our care team will help coordinate next steps, including referrals to pediatric specialists or outpatient providers closer to home. We work to ensure continuity of care after your emergency visit.
Do you offer urgent care pediatrics services, or only emergency care?

Stamford Health’s Pediatric Emergency Department provides hospital-based emergency care for children. While urgent care pediatrics may be appropriate for minor conditions, our pediatric ER is equipped with advanced imaging, specialists, and inpatient support that urgent care for kids typically does not offer.
What are your hours for pediatric emergency care?

The Pediatric Emergency Department is open daily from 9 a.m. to midnight. Outside of these hours, children are still seen in the Emergency Department and supported 24/7 by pediatric hospitalists and specialists, ensuring continuous access to expert pediatric care.
Does Stamford Health accept my insurance?

Stamford Health accepts many major insurance plans. Coverage can vary by plan, so we recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to confirm benefits for pediatric emergency services.
Where is the Pediatric Emergency Department located?

Our Pediatric Emergency Department is located next to the main Emergency Department at Stamford Hospital. Upon arrival, a nurse will assess your child and guide you to our kid-friendly pediatric waiting area. You can view directions, parking information, and location details on our Pediatric Emergency Department location page.