Valeska Hinton Early Child Education Center - Peoria Public Schools

09/10/2026

It was a great evening at the Monarch Festival! Such a special night for Valeska families and staff each year🦋❤️

09/08/2026

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow evening for the Monarch Festival! Students have been learning so much in their classrooms & we are looking forward to an evening of family fun sharing what we’ve learned!

08/29/2026

A huge thank you to Chief Josh Harris and the rest of Engine 12 for visiting a few Purple Village classrooms today! Our students had so much fun learning about fire safety and even getting the chance to put out their own “fires” until the alarm went off! 🔥🧯

We truly appreciate the connection made between our classrooms and our community helpers. These experiences help our students see that learning extends beyond the walls of their classroom. Thank you, Engine 12, for spending time with our students and making fire safety fun and memorable! 👨‍🚒🚒

08/26/2026

Congratulations Ms. Smith! Thank you for your investment in our students and being part of the foundation during your time with preschool!

08/26/2026

Reminder: NO SCHOOL tomorrow (Wednesday, August 26th) 🍎

08/17/2026

Tonight! Don’t forget! Can’t wait to see you there. 🎨🖼️🖌️

08/16/2026

This past Friday, our partners from Look. It's My Book - Peoria visited the school and every child was able to pick out their own special book! This wonderful group of ladies come every month! We hope you and your child enjoy reading these books together at home! Check out our tip sheets in the comments if your looking for ways to expand your child's love of books!

08/12/2026

08/08/2026

If you are looking for a fun family activity this weekend, stop by the Peoria Civic Center tomorrow for Ignite Peoria and Cultural Fest! This a free event with multiple interactive activities for the whole family to enjoy.

08/03/2026

⭐️ Staff Spotlight ⭐️

Tammy Shinkey is the teacher in Yellow 1!
Years in Education: 42 years in Early Childhood Education! 🍎
Years at Valeska: Starting her 34th year! 🤩
Favorite Hobby: Traveling ☀️🏝️🧳
Favorite Thing about Valeska: the kids & families
“Valeska truly is my dream job and I sometimes still get chills when I pull in the lot that God led me here to find this amazing school.” ❤️

Tammy has 309 days until she is officially retired (if we let her leave 😉😂). She says that each year has brought special moments and people into her life that she will carry wherever she goes. 🥰

She is one of the best! Anyone who has ever seen her with her students knows how much love she gives all of them ❤️🍎