Dr. Jason and Dr. Lily Maasdam with Eye Health Solutions have donated $6,000 to Stepping Stones Early Learning Center. 

This donation will help Stepping Stones continue its mission of serving local families and providing essential child care services close to home.

“Lily and I are incredibly grateful for the exceptional care our children received at Stepping Stones. Knowing they were safe, supported, and genuinely cared for allowed us to focus on our work and grow our business with confidence. Their dedication goes far beyond child care. We will always be thankful for the impact they’ve had on our family.” says Jason Maasdam.

Stepping Stones kicked off a capital campaign fundraiser in the summer of 2023 in hopes to raise $600,000 to pay off the center’s mortgage debt. As of today, $146,000 of that debt remains.

“We’re honored to accept the donation from Eye Health Solutions and we thank Dr. Jason & Dr. Lily for their generosity. We appreciate their commitment to giving back and supporting our local non-profit learning center” said Stephanie Law, Stepping Stones board treasurer. “Their support reflects the heart of our community, local businesses investing in local people.”

For more information about Stepping Stones Early Learning Center visit their website at www.knoxvillesteppingstones.com. If interested in making a donation to the center, contact the office at 641-828-7837 or donations can be mailed directly to Stepping Stones Early Learning Center 300 Panther Drive Knoxville, Iowa 50138.