Little Beacon Children's Medical Center — Pediatric Care That Guides You Home
Now welcoming new patients

A steady light for every step of childhood.

Little Beacon pairs board-certified pediatric expertise with the kind of warmth that puts nervous kids — and nervous parents — at ease. Same-week visits, always.

18 yrsServing local families
9,400+Children in our care
4.9 / 5Average parent rating
Pediatrician at Little Beacon caring for a young patient
Same-week appointments
Sick visits seen within 24–48 hrs
Board-certified pediatricians
Same-week sick visits
Most major insurance accepted
Two locations, one team
How we care

Everything your child needs, under one warm roof.

From the first newborn checkup through the last teenage growth spurt, our team covers the full arc of childhood — so you never have to explain your kid's story to someone new.

Well-child visits

Growth checks, developmental milestones, and unhurried time to ask the questions that keep you up at night.

Sick visits & urgent care

Fevers, ear tugs, and worried 2am texts. We hold same-week — often same-day — slots for exactly this.

Vaccinations & immunity

Full CDC-recommended schedules, gently paced, with a comfort-first approach for anxious little arms.

Behavioral & developmental

Attention, sleep, mood, and milestone concerns — assessed with patience, not a stopwatch.

Adolescent medicine

Private, judgment-free care for the teenage years — physicals, sports clearance, and honest conversations.

Newborn & infant care

Feeding, sleep, and those first fragile weeks — with a direct line to your care team when you need it most.

Doctor listening closely to a child patient at Little Beacon
Unhurried visits
20+ min with your pediatrician
Our approach

Every visit starts with listening.

You know your child better than any chart does. That's why our pediatricians build in real time to hear the full story — not just the symptom — before they ever reach for a stethoscope.

  • Same pediatrician at every visit, whenever possible
  • Plain-language explanations, no rushed jargon
  • A secure portal to message your care team anytime
Colorful, welcoming waiting area at Little Beacon Children's Medical Center
Two neighborhood clinics
Built small, on purpose
Our office

A space designed for small patients.

No sterile hallways, no fluorescent dread. Separate well and sick-visit entrances, quiet sensory-friendly rooms, and a waiting area built for kids who'd rather be anywhere else — all so the hardest part is getting in the car.

  • Separate entrances for sick and well visits
  • Sensory-friendly rooms for kids who need quiet
  • On-site lab work, so fewer trips off-site
Getting started

Three steps to your first visit.

01

Request an appointment

Book online or call — most new patients are seen within one week, sooner for sick visits.

02

Meet your care team

We'll review history, get to know your child, and map out a plan built around your family.

03

Grow together

Ongoing checkups, easy messaging, and a team that remembers your kid's name and their story.

Meet the team

The people behind the beacon.

A small team on purpose — so your family is never just a chart number to us.

Dr. Maren Ellison, pediatrician

Dr. Maren Ellison

Lead Pediatrician

18 years in pediatric primary care, board-certified, mother of three.

Dr. Owen Reyes, pediatrician

Dr. Owen Reyes

Pediatrician

Focused on newborn care and developmental pediatrics.

Nurse practitioner at Little Beacon

Priya Anand, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Runs our same-week sick-visit clinic with calm and speed.

Front desk lead at Little Beacon

Jordan Cole

Patient Care Lead

The friendly voice who gets you booked, usually the same day.

Parents tell it best

Trusted by families across the neighborhood.

★★★★★

"Our daughter used to cry at every checkup. Now she asks when she gets to go back. That alone tells you everything about this place."

RL
Rachel L.
Parent of one
★★★★★

"Got a same-day slot for a 102° fever on a Sunday. No urgent-care waiting room, no stress — just answers."

DM
David M.
Parent of two
★★★★★

"Dr. Ellison remembers our son's name, his fears, and his favorite dinosaur. That's not something you find twice."

SP
Sofia P.
Parent of three
Questions, answered

Good to know.

Are you accepting new patients?
Yes — both our locations are currently open to new families, newborn through age 18. Most new-patient visits are scheduled within a week.
What insurance do you accept?
We're in-network with most major insurance plans, including Medicaid. Give our front desk a quick call and we'll confirm your specific plan before you book.
Do you offer same-day sick visits?
Every day, we hold a block of same-day and next-day slots specifically for fevers, ear infections, and other urgent concerns — call before 11am for the best chance at same-day.
Can I message the doctor between visits?
Yes. Every family gets access to our secure patient portal to message your care team directly, request refills, and view visit notes.
Do you offer telehealth visits?
For select follow-ups and behavioral check-ins, yes. Our front desk can tell you whether your child's visit qualifies.

Ready when your family is.

New patients are typically seen within a week — sooner if your child is sick. Let's get you on the schedule.