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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 solutions 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

10/23/2026

Playing with your little one isn’t just fun. It can build their fine motor skills too!

Fine motor skills are the small movements we do with our hands. Like using scissors or holding a crayon. 🖍️

For fun fall activities that’ll build their fine motor skills, see our latest blog. https://bit.ly/3W5Qml6

10/20/2026

Does your little one insist on taking their favorite stuffed animal everywhere? 🧸 They may be doing that for comfort. Comfort objects, like stuffed animals or soft blankets, help children feel secure and are an important part of their development. ❤️

To learn more, including tips to keep comfort objects clean, read our blog at https://bit.ly/3UrTo2H

10/16/2026
10/05/2026
10/05/2026

The SCPA Santa Cruz is bringing a fun and engaging program to the Scotts Valley Branch Library! Children will discover animals from around the world, their habitats, adaptations and the challenges they face. This global adventure builds curiosity and awareness of how we can protect wildlife. https://loom.ly/X1q4Flo

10/01/2026

Join Aquarium staff for some bilingual, ocean-learning fun through stories, songs, and movement. Storytime will be followed by a Sea Otter puppet craft also led by the Aquarium staff.

Acompaña al personal del acuario y diviértete aprendiendo sobre el océano mediante cuentos, canciones y movimiento en este programa bilingüe. La hora de cuento será seguida por una manualidad de nutria marina guíada por personal del Acuario.

https://loom.ly/0Xq5tjg

10/01/2026

Join us for a special series of Toddler Time where local community resource professionals answer your questions relating to aspects of child development.

https://loom.ly/tahHCZ0

09/30/2026

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are hosting a special story time with stories and songs in English and Spanish!

Para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, organizaremos una hora de cuentos especial con historias y canciones en inglés y español.
https://loom.ly/hEPbinI

09/29/2026

Join Librarian Laura as we learn together through songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories thoughtfully curated to support early literacy and gross motor skill development.

Welcoming babies from birth to age two and their caregivers, this gentle program celebrates language, movement, and connection. Afterward, Stay & Play to continue learning through play and build community with other families.
https://loom.ly/KuQuf5g

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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