The Kimble Group Story

The Kimble Group, LLC is led by Sherilynn Johnson- Kimble, a native of Philadelphia and graduate of Delaware State University. She is a consummate professional with more than 40 years experience in Early Childhood Education, Administration and Management areas. Named a “Master Leader”by Child Care Information Exchange in 2015.

She is the recipient of numerous awards for her stellar contributions, to her profession namely: The Urban League of Philadelphia, Phi Beta Kappa Early Childhood Excellence Award, Career Wardrobe Leadership Award, The Philadelphia Tribune Leader Award, The Education Fund Gimper Award, Kappa Alpha Psi Humanitarian Award, Pennsylvania Child Care Association 2002 Award of Excellence and the Judith Rodin Community Education Award, University of Pennsylvania.

“Reading is one of my favorite activities. I read for enjoyment, enlightenment, and education. One day I came across a motivational quote that stated, “I ASPIRE to INSPIRE before I EXPIRE”. This spoke to my heart and head.

Throughout my career, I have experienced many outstanding professional and personal opportunities that have shaped the woman I have become. I truly believe that God gives us what we need to do the best we can when we can before our time ends. My legacy is to give back through mentorship and coaching so that all I have learned can be passed on to others. Therefore, I ASPIRE to INSPIRE before I EXPIRE!

“She is a strong person, and people respect her. She looks to the future with confidence.” Proverbs 31:5

Our Testomonials

Hear what some of our clients have to say about us

"Ms. Sherilynn is an advocate for Early Childhood Education. She goes above and beyond to ensure that anyone who has the same passion will succeed in education. She has a positive attitude and responsive when you face challenges in your professional life. She dedicated, understanding, passionate and knowledgeable in leadership, research and development, and the importance of Early Childhood Education. It has been a great honor to have Ms. Sherilynn as a guide and mentor while I strive to be successful in the education field."

Linda Li, B.S. Psychological and Social Sciences

Aspire to Inspire STARs was a success because the most important elements to develop healthy relationships are trust and open communication. These elements are also critical to encourage the surfacing of problems or concerns before they lead to failures. I'm so excited that my first RAISING QUALITY TOGETHER MENTORING group has been very successful moving from STAR 1 TO STAR 2.  

Ms.Tiff Grow and Glow - L&M Early Learning Center

I also want to thank the Aspire to Inspire team for accepting me in this great improvement quality initiative. While in the planning state of opening my center, my vision was to have a program that provides quality childcare to young children with the goal of achieving and maintaining  a STAR 4.  I am committed to this goal! I look forward to continue to work with the Aspire to Inspire team.
Thank you for the funds, as this will enable the program to meet the ECERS/ITERS standards.
Best regards,

Unis Bey Executive Director Dar Al-Huda (Place of Guidance) Early Learning Academy

Mrs. Kimble was a significant instructor in my coursework at Community College of Philadelphia that I was influential in my early childhood career. The reflective supervision that she gave me influenced best practices in the classroom and guidance on my work with children.

Simone Taylor QIS at Research Foundation of The City University of New York

I am eternally grateful for the work and support extended to me by the Aspire to Inspire team. The knowledge, wisdom, and mentoring support to ECE programs are immeasurable. I moved from hiring new staff to our team based on warm friendly personalities, that on paper, appear to meet the needed childcare experience requirements; to creating new interview questions that support the ECE experience noted on the resume.  I see this field with a new vision and insight and credit Aspire to Inspire for the awesome work they invested in me as a new member to the ECE field of expertise. Now I am living my best ECE life thanks to Aspire to Inspire team. Thanks

Angie Maury

Our Founder

Sherilynn J. Kimble - President/CEO The Kimble Group, LLC.

Sherilynn Kimble has more than 40 years proven experience and expertise in Early Childhood, Program Development, Staff and Professional Development, Community Outreach Nonprofit Leadership and Development. Clients include: First Up!, Champions for Children, Freedom Valley YMCA, 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund, PHMC/SERK, Child Care Professional Network and Local Child Care and Early Education Programs and providers.