About Us
Southern’s Childcare Program is designed for children ages 18 months to four years of age. Once registered, each child’s place will be reserved for the entire semester, allowing families to depend on SBTS as part of their weekly routine. During their time in Southern’s Childcare, children will take part in Bible-based activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Childcare Program is for approved affiliates only.
Approved Affiliates:
- Current Students (this does not include students with a disrupted status)
- Current Employees (this includes Sodexo and Pioneer Workers)
- Alumni
- Current Trustees
- Current Board Members
Information such as specific policies will be listed on the registration page for your convenience.
Registration opens on the first Saturday in August for the fall semester and the first Saturday in January for the spring semester unless otherwise detailed.
For the 2025-2026 Academic Year Registration will open on:
August 2nd at 8:00a.m. for the Fall Semester & January 5th at 8:00a.m. for the Spring Semester.
Classes will not be opened up for more children as our class sizes are set by our child safety ratios.
For legal reasons, this cannot be changed if the class has already maxed the ratio. In the event that the class you desired is full, the waitlist will be attached to the registration page and that will be your only option in the event a spot opens up that was previously taken.
Fall 2025 Childcare Registration
Mondays & Fridays Childcare
*Link will open for registration on August 2nd at 8:00a.m.*
August 29th – November 7th
9 a.m. to 12 p.m
Important Dates for Fall 2025
August
2nd – Registration Opens at 8:00a.m.
16th – Registration Closes at 8:00a.m.
25th – Childcare Open House for Registered Attendees from 6:30-7:30p.m. Drop In (Details to be emailed to Registrants Only)
29th – First Day!
September
15th – No Class
29th-3rd – No Class (Fall Reading Days)
October
10th – Session 2 Begins (Payment Required before Attendance on the 10th)
November
7th – Last Class
Storytime at The Bookstore at Southern Seminary
Children’s Book Reading
Reader: Dr. Howell
Book: Hallelujah: A Biblical Hebrew Primer, a board book which teaches little ones key Hebrew words from the Bible and helps them place important biblical events in proper order.
Special Activities: Build your own shofar and viewing unique artifacts!
Thursday, April 10th
Time: 2:30-3:00pm
Seminary Wives Institute Childcare
SWI Childcare is designed to serve mothers attending the Seminary Wives Institute on either Wednesday mornings or Thursday nights. Once registered, each child’s place in the program will be reserved for that specific term. Our knowledgeable staff will lead children through Bible stories and age appropriate activities while moms attend the SWI classes.
Department Event Childcare
Department Event Childcare is designed to serve Southern families attending various campus events. Our knowledgeable staff will lead children through Bible stories and age appropriate activities while parents take part in events around campus.
Meet Ashley Akesson
Coordinator of Childcare
Mrs. Ashley has been working within Children’s ministries in various contexts over the last 10+ years. She’s been a Sunday school teacher and preschool/kindergarten intern for her church before Boyce and regularly serves in the nursery at her church Ninth & O since being in Louisville from Fall 2018. She most recently has completed her Bachelor’s in Youth & Family Ministry from Boyce in the Summer of 2023. She loves serving the families of Southern by overseeing the Children’s Department and is passionate about teaching kids about the Lord and His love for them no matter their age. In addition to her work in Children’s Ministry, Mrs. Ashley has been married to her husband for the past almost 4 years and they have a little two year old named Henry! If she’s not working, you can often find her with her little family, doing something artistic, or participating in her local church Ninth & O.
You can email her at: aakesson@sbts.edu for questions, prayer requests, or even to set up a meeting to get to know you and your family better!