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🌟 Welcome to Stepping Stones Early Learning Academy!

Tammie Bowyer & Marilyn Wallace

Welcome to the official website of Stepping Stones Early Learning Academy (SSELA)—a family-centered, faith-based early learning community serving families across Niceville, Bluewater Bay, and Destin, Florida. Whether you're a returning family or exploring early childhood education options for the first time, we’re thrilled to have you here!

🏫 Who We Are

Founded by Tammie Bowyer and Miss Marilyn Wallace, SSELA was born from a dream to create a nurturing, faith-filled environment where children can grow in independence, joy, and love. We are proud to be a teaching preschool—not a daycare—where every moment of your child’s day is intentional and rooted in developmental purpose.

💡 Our Mission & Values

At SSELA, we believe in laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Our mission is to help children develop independence and strengthen their social-emotional skills through learning about God’s love and creation.

We live by the S.T.A.R. Principles:

• Safety

• Transparency

• Attitude

• Respect

📍 Our Locations

We proudly serve families at three beautiful campuses:

• Niceville: 410 Fir Avenue

• Bluewater Bay: 4565 Commercial Drive

• Destin: 4465 Legendary Drive