Faculty and Staff
As commited members of the Body of Christ, we believe that every child is a precious gift from God. Our goal is to provide your child, who you have entrusted to our care, with care that allows you to work without worrying about your child's safety and well-being.

Executive Director, Libby Barbaria
Pastoral Staff

Rev. Steven Lympus, Pastor of First Presbyterian
Church of Hayward

Victoria Wells, Associate Pastor
Head Teachers
The Head Teachers at His Growing Grove provide the foundation for our excellent program. All head teachers have between 10 and 25 years of experience in early childhood education.
We are proud of the educational credentials of our Head Teaching Staff. All His Growing Grove Head Teachers have Child Development Permit Levels ranging from Associate Teacher to the highest level, Site Supervisor.
Meet our Excellent Head Teaching Staff
Ms. Christa, Tiny Turtles
Child Development Permit Level: Associate Teacher
Ms. Julie, Toddling Teddy Bears
Child Development Permit Level: Master Teacher
Ms. Glendy, Head Teacher, Little Lambs 2
Child Development Permit Level:Teacher
Ms. Kandi, Little Lambs 3
Child Development Permit Level: Teacher
Ms. Judy, Praising Penguins 5
Child Development Permit Level: Program Director
Ms. Gail, Head Teacher, Praising Penguins 6
Child Development Permit Level: Site Supervisor
Ms. Gloria, Giant Giraffes
Child Development Permit Level: Program Director
Support Staff
As important as the faculty, our Staff provides the support necessary to run an accredited program. We appreciate our support staff:
Office Secretary
Food Service Coordinator
Cook
Custodians