Growing Years was founded in 1989 and is focused on preparing Santa Cruz's preschool-age children for the challenges of grade school and entry into Kindergarten. The school shares space with St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. The parking lot is shared with several antique stores in addition to another preschool. The school treats each student as a growing, unique individual and works to help them grow and develop.
"Our goal is to help children become enthusiastic learners by helping them to acquire the skills necessary to be school-ready when entering kindergarten," the school states on its website.