What used to be a nursing home is now one of the most important community investments in Mills County.

In this episode of Mills County Roots, we visit the Lakin Foundation Child Development Center of East Mills in Malvern and sit down with Jasmine Zeitner and Brittney Rimel, Director of the center, to explore how this project came to life.

This conversation covers:
• How the community transformed an unused building into a modern childcare center
• Why Mills County faces a major childcare shortage
• Programs serving children from 6 weeks to 12 years
• The importance of early childhood education and intentional learning
• How families and the community can get involved

This isn’t just childcare. It’s infrastructure for the future of the community.

📍 Located in Malvern, Iowa
⏰ Open Monday–Friday, 6 AM – 6 PM