Hobby Horse Preschool

Hobby Horse Preschool is a preschool in Pekin, IL, offering developmentally appropriate, enriched curriculum for 3 and 4 year olds in a home-like atmosphere. Located on the first floor of the Grace United Methodist Church Mason Building at 601 N 4th St, the program operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 3-year-olds from 9:00 to 11:15 a.m., and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for 4-year-olds from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. The preschool has served the Pekin community for over 40 years, fostering early learning and growth in a safe and nurturing environment. Families interested in enrollment or more information can contact Val Bland, the preschool director, by phone or email.

The preschool is housed within the historic Joseph A. Mason Christian Education Building of Grace United Methodist Church, a congregation with roots dating back to 1826. The church’s long-standing commitment to community service extends through its partnership with Hobby Horse Preschool, providing a stable, faith-based setting where children learn and thrive. The program emphasizes early childhood development through structured yet warm, family-centered experiences, supported by a dedicated director and a consistent schedule that accommodates working families.

Situated on N 4th Street, the preschool is about a mile from the Illinois Department of Human Services and a short walk from Willow Park, a nearby public park. It lies just across from North 5th Street and near Ann Eliza Street, both key roads in the central Pekin area, making it accessible to residents throughout the city.

Hobby Horse Preschool is known for its consistent, long-standing presence in Pekin’s early education landscape, offering reliable, high-quality care and learning experiences for young children. Its deep roots in the community and partnership with a well-established church reflect a trusted, family-oriented approach to early childhood development.

This enduring commitment to nurturing young minds continues to make Hobby Horse Preschool a valued part of Pekin’s educational community.