First 5 Santa Cruz County

First 5 Santa Cruz County Healthy, Happy, & Well-Prepared Children. Thriving Families. Connected Communities. Equitable Systems

First 5 Santa Cruz County was established to ensure that family-friendly services and education are available so that each child reaches the fifth year of life healthy, ready and able to learn, and emotionally well-developed. We are committed to involving community members as well as professionals working with young children and their families. Through a comprehensive set of research-based solutio

ns and programs, First 5 Santa Cruz County improves the lives of children in the community who need the most support to make sure all children have the early experiences they need to succeed . First 5’s priorities fall in three major goal areas:
* Children are Healthy
* Children are Learning and Ready for School
* Families are Strong
* Services are Family Friendly

Check out our Triple P classes for September!
08/31/2026

Check out our Triple P classes for September!

Today we honor and celebrate the remarkable Dolly Parton, whose lifelong dedication to children and literacy has changed...
08/25/2026

Today we honor and celebrate the remarkable Dolly Parton, whose lifelong dedication to children and literacy has changed countless lives and will continue to do so for generations to come. Her vision, generosity, and compassion provides children and their families with an opportunity to build home libraries with high-quality books, nurture a love of reading, create memories and ignite young imaginations. Dolly sent children a clear and lasting message that their dreams and futures matter.

08/20/2026

Debe renovar su Medi-Cal este año para mantener su cobertura de cuidado de salud. Esto le ayuda a ver a su doctor y obtener sus medicamentos.

08/20/2026

You must renew your Medi-Cal this year to keep your health care coverage. This helps you see your doctor and get your medication.

08/10/2026
07/30/2026

Want to make storytime more engaging? Check out these tips for reading aloud to your child!

07/23/2026

When it comes to safety, life jackets, puddle jumpers, and swim vests aren’t the same: 🦺

– Life jackets are safest. They keep a child’s head above water in an emergency.

– Puddle jumpers help a child float. But they force them into a vertical position that makes it easier to drown.

– Swim vests help a child float a little. But they won’t keep them above water.

Knowing the difference can help your child stay safe in water this summer. To learn more, see https://bit.ly/4vE7Ams

07/20/2026

Join us for an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, art, science, comedy, character building, and audience participation. The show also includes storytelling and information about didgeridoo history and crafting.
https://loom.ly/KtTzZPE

📘✨Attention Santa Cruz County! Free books. Big dreams. Enroll your children 0-5 today! Register using this link: https:/...
07/15/2026

📘✨Attention Santa Cruz County! Free books. Big dreams. Enroll your children 0-5 today!
Register using this link: https://bit.ly/DPILSantaCruzCounty 🌈

📘✨¡Atención, Condado de Santa Cruz! Libros gratis. Grandes sueños. ¡Inscriba a sus hijos de 0 a 5 años hoy mismo!
Inscríbase usando este enlace: https://bit.ly/DPILSantaCruzCounty 🌈

Address

4450 Capitola Road, Ste 106
Capitola, CA
95010

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(831) 465-2217

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