Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy @ Columbia
Capacity of 141 children from 2 years 9 months to 14 years. Takes CCFA and runs Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative.
790 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA, 02125
Listing details last changed Jun 28, 2026
Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy @ Columbia is a private school in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Capacity
141
Ages
33 months to 14 years
License & details for Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy @ Columbia
- 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 @ Columbia
Licensed seats by age group, from the state record.
- Preschool55 seats
- School age86 seats
Programs & services
- Public programs
- State Pre-KChildcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy @ Columbia
First licensed
August 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
| Measure | This center | Typical in Dorchester |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 141 children | 53 children |
| Youngest age served | 2 years 9 months | 2 years 9 months |
| Years licensed | 6.1 years | 14.4 years |
Dorchester has 43 licensed centers. Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy @ Columbia is one of 37 that offer Pre-K and one of 41 that accept child care subsidy.
Where Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy @ Columbia 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.
Tour checklist for Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy @ Columbia
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Questions parents ask about Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy @ Columbia
Does Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy @ Columbia accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy @ Columbia 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 @ Columbia serve?
Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy @ Columbia 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 @ Columbia offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy @ Columbia 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 @ Columbia licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 141 children. By age group: 55 preschoolers, 86 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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