Pediatric Urgent Care in Colorado Springs
When Your Child Needs Care Fast and What Parents Should Know
Colorado Springs families often need urgent care at the worst possible times. A sudden fever on a holiday. A sore throat that gets worse over the weekend. A cough that will not settle down. A child who wakes up with ear pain overnight.
Little Big Care was created for moments like these. We help parents make safe decisions and receive trusted pediatric care without waiting rooms or long delays. Having a sick child is stressful, and Little Big Care is here to provide pediatric care when and where you need it.
Here is a parent-friendly guide that explains how pediatric urgent care works in Colorado Springs, what symptoms we treat, and when a mobile visit is the best choice.
What Pediatric Urgent Care Is for Colorado Springs Families
Pediatric urgent care focuses only on children, and Little Big Care is the only pediatric urgent care in El Paso County. It is designed for illnesses and injuries that need medical attention soon but are not emergencies.
Parents in Colorado Springs often search for urgent care when their child has:
A fever that lasts more than a day
Cough or congestion that is getting worse
Prolonged symptoms with concern for sinus infection
Sore throat that may be strep throat
Ear pain
Rashes, skin irritation or infection
Vomiting or diarrhea
Pink eye
Minor sprains or injuries
Cold and flu symptoms
Traveling relatives or visiting families who need pediatric care
Urgent care can treat these conditions without the cost or long wait of emergency rooms.
Common Symptoms We Treat Quickly
Parents often search for symptoms before searching for care. Here are the conditions we evaluate and treat during a pediatric urgent care visit.
Fever: We evaluate the cause, check hydration, and run tests such as flu, strep, COVID, and urine testing when needed.
Cough and congestion: Winter coughs may include RSV/bronchiolitis, wheezing or other respiratory infections. Our pediatric-trained providers can check breathing and oxygen levels, provide medication and breathing treatments as needed, and education and guidance that families deserve.
Ear infections: Ear pain is one of the top reasons parents call us. We examine the ear and determine if antibiotics are needed, and can help get those started ASAP to avoid prolonged discomfort.
Sore throat: We perform rapid strep tests with results during your visit, and start treatment asap to avoid prolonged contagiousness and discomfort.
Rashes and skin irritation: We identify whether the rash is viral, bacterial infection, allergic, or related to another condition.
Vomiting and diarrhea: We check hydration and help parents avoid dehydration, including medication to help with nausea and vomiting.
Minor injuries: Twisted ankles, minor cuts, and sprains can often be evaluated without an ER visit. We can do stitches, scalp staples, skin ‘glue’, order STAT outpatient xrays, etc. all without long waits and excessive costs.
When to Use Pediatric Urgent Care Instead of the ER
ER is more appropriate for severe injury, obvious broken bone or large wound, difficulty breathing, severe abdominal pain, immediate need for imaging or bloodwork, fever in a newborn (<6wks old), or psychiatric crisis.
Little Big Care is designed for non-emergency pediatric needs. We help parents make safe decisions and will always recommend the ER if that is the right choice.
Why Colorado Springs Parents Choose Pediatric-Trained Providers
Parents often tell us they prefer pediatric-specific care because:
Children communicate symptoms differently
Medication doses depend on age and weight
The exam needs to be gentle and calm
Subtle breathing changes can be easy to miss
Toddlers and infants need specialized evaluation and treatment consideration
Our pediatric-trained providers understand these differences and communicate clearly with parents at every step, with the guidance families deserve.
How to Book Pediatric Urgent Care in Colorado Springs
Little Big Care offers:
Same-day appointments
Pediatric-trained providers
Flat fee and transparent pricing
Strep, flu, COVID, and urine testing included
Care where you need it - at your home, office, or hotel
Telehealth when appropriate
Parents can book a visit online or call our care team for help deciding the next step.
Your Child’s Care Should Not Wait
Winter brings a rise in respiratory illnesses, fevers, and infections.
Colorado Springs families deserve fast, trusted, pediatric-specific care that fits their schedule.
If your child is sick and you need urgent care today, Book a Visit or call (719) 435-9979.
Little Big Care is here to help your family stay healthy all winter long.