On April 28, Playground Pediatrics announced that it expanded its presence with the acquisition of four practices: Cobb Pediatrics, Purcell Pediatrics, Kids Kare Pediatrics and Smyrna Pediatrics.
Cobb Pediatrics is a pediatric practice with one location in Marietta, Georgia. It provides comprehensive pediatric primary care through a team of six physicians and three advanced practice providers, offering preventive visits, immunizations and ongoing support for children and families. Cobb Pediatrics joined the Playground network in January.
Serving families in Laurinburg and Rockingham, North Carolina, Purcell Pediatrics provides comprehensive pediatric primary care. It has a team of five physicians and four advanced practice providers, offering walk-in sick care and extended hours to improve access to its communities. Purcell Pediatrics joined Playground in March. This deal builds on Playground’s existing presence in North Carolina.
Kids Kare Pediatrics is a two-location pediatric practice in Tennessee. It provides a full spectrum of pediatric primary care. According to its website, there are two doctors and five advanced practice providers on staff. Kids Kare Pediatrics joined Playground in December 2025.
Smyrna Pediatrics is a pediatric practice in Smyrna, Tennessee. It has two physicians and one advanced practice provider on staff. Smyrna Pediatrics joined Playground’s network in March, expanding its position in Tennessee.
A portfolio company of Norwest Venture Partners, Playground Pediatrics provides pediatric practices with financial and operational support. It has eight practices under its umbrella, spanning Tennessee, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia.
According to data captured in the LevinPro HC platform, there have been 175 Physician Medical Group transactions announced since the start of 2026, and nine in the pediatrics specialty. Throughout 2025, 22 pediatric transactions were reported. Other active pediatric buyers include Zarminali Pediatrics and Pediatrica Health Group.
