Front Porch Pediatrics
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | $225/month (Ages 0-2) | $195/month (Ages 2-5) | $150/month (Ages 6+) | Family Max $475/month | Enrollment fee: $100 per family |
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Houston |
| Doctors | Jenna Penland MD, Pediatrics |
| Telehealth Type | Video visits, phone, and text |
| Housecalls | Yes |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Front Porch Pediatrics, Dr. Jenna Penland delivers membership-based pediatric care in Houston, TX. She built the practice around a single conviction: good pediatric care should feel personal, unhurried, and genuinely human. The name reflects her approach. She envisions the practice as a place where questions feel welcome and children feel at ease.
Dr. Penland limits her panel intentionally to keep every family relationship meaningful. Membership covers unlimited in-person and virtual visits, same-day sick appointments, and direct access to Dr. Penland by text, phone, or video. The practice includes two at-home newborn visits as part of every membership. Families pay a straightforward monthly fee with no copays, no insurance billing, and no surprise costs. Monthly rates start at $150 for school-age children, with a family maximum of $475 per month. A one-time $100 enrollment fee applies per family. Expectant parents can reserve a spot before their baby arrives by paying the enrollment fee during pregnancy.
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$150/monthly
Membership Details
Monthly membership fee varies by child's age: $225/month for infants (ages 0-2), $195/month for toddlers (ages 2-5), $150/month for school-age children (ages 6+), with a family maximum of $475/month. One-time enrollment fee of $100 per family. No copays, no insurance billing, no surprise costs. Includes all office visits, well-child checkups, sick visits, and direct access to Dr. Penland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Monthly fees vary by the child's age. Infants ages 0-2 cost $225 per month, toddlers ages 2-5 cost $195 per month, and school-age children ages 6 and up cost $150 per month. Families pay a maximum of $475 per month regardless of how many children enroll. A one-time $100 enrollment fee applies per family. The membership covers all office visits, well-child checkups, sick visits, and direct access to Dr. Penland, with no copays and no surprise costs.
Front Porch Pediatrics does not bill insurance for membership or visits. Families pay Dr. Penland directly through a monthly membership fee. However, the practice does bill vaccines through insurance when possible, and cash-pay pricing is available for families without vaccine coverage.
Yes. Front Porch Pediatrics recommends that all member families carry health insurance for hospitalizations, emergency care, specialist visits, and offsite labs or imaging. The membership covers all pediatric care Dr. Penland provides directly, but outside services require coverage. Many families pair their membership with a high-deductible plan or health-share option.
Yes. Front Porch Pediatrics accepts HSA payments for membership fees.
Families enroll through the online portal powered by the Hint Health platform. You can enroll at any time, including during pregnancy to reserve a spot before your baby arrives. Paying the one-time $100 enrollment fee secures your family's place in the practice.
Yes. Expectant parents can pre-enroll during pregnancy by paying the one-time $100 enrollment fee. This reserves a spot in the practice before the baby arrives. Dr. Penland then conducts two at-home newborn visits as part of the membership after birth.
Yes. The membership includes unlimited virtual visits at no additional cost. Families can also reach Dr. Penland directly by text, phone, or video between scheduled appointments, including after-hours for urgent concerns.
Yes. Front Porch Pediatrics offers same-day or next-day sick appointments for all member families. Dr. Penland keeps her panel small specifically so she can maintain this level of availability.
The membership covers all in-person and virtual visits, well-child checkups, sick visits, sports and school physicals, chronic condition management, developmental screening, rapid in-office testing for flu, RSV, strep, and COVID, minor procedures, two at-home newborn visits, and direct access to Dr. Penland by text, phone, or video. Lab and imaging coordination is also included, along with referral management and preventive guidance.
Yes. Front Porch Pediatrics allows cancellation at any time with no penalties.
Practice last updated August 16, 2026