Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus

Capacity of 129 children from 2 years 9 months to 14 years. Takes CCFA and runs Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative.

239 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester Center, MA, 02122

Listing details last changed Jun 28, 2026

Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus is a private school in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts.

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Capacity

129

Ages

33 months to 14 years

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License & details for Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus

Facility type
Private school
A private school that takes part in the state's child care financial assistance program. It is funded through that program rather than licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care. Source: MA Department of Early Education and Care, Licensed and Funded Programs dataset (opens in a new tab)
License
Funded
Legal entity
Archdiocese of Boston Schools
Accepts subsidy
Yes

Ages and room sizes at Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus

Licensed seats by age group, from the state record.

  • Preschool50 seats
  • School age79 seats

Programs & services

Public programs
State Pre-KChildcare subsidy vouchers

License and inspection timeline for Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus

  1. First licensed

    September 2020

    6 years on the state record

An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.

How it compares in Dorchester Center

Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus beside the typical licensed center in Dorchester Center. Typical is the median; home-based programs are not counted.
MeasureThis centerTypical in Dorchester Center
Licensed capacity129 children37 children
Youngest age served2 years 9 months2 years 9 months
Years licensed6.1 years20.8 years

Dorchester Center has 8 licensed centers. Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus is one of 8 that offer Pre-K and one of 8 that accept child care subsidy.

Where Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus is

Pin placed from the address on the state record.

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Paying for care in Massachusetts

Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA) (opens in a new tab) is Massachusetts’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Department of Early Education and Care (EEC); waitlist via MyChildCareMA, managed by Mass211 with CCRRs.

The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.

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Tour checklist for Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus

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Questions parents ask about Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus

Does Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus accept child care subsidy?

The state record lists Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus as accepting child care subsidy, such as Massachusetts's child care subsidy program (CCFA). Confirm with the center before you enroll.

What ages does Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus serve?

Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus is licensed to care for children from 2 years 9 months to 14 years. The state record lists these age groups: 33 months to 14 years.

Does Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus offer Pre-K or Head Start?

The state record lists Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus as taking State Pre-K (Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative). Ask the center about openings and how to apply.

How many children is Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus licensed for?

The state record lists a capacity of 129 children. By age group: 50 preschoolers, 79 school-age children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.

Where this information comes from

Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (opens in a new tab)

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Nov 1, 2026 · Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care public records · Check this license on EEC Licensed Child Care Search (Massachusetts) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →

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