South Boston Catholic Academy
Capacity of 132 children from 2 years 9 months to 14 years. Takes CCFA and runs Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative.
866 East Broadway, South Boston, MA, 02127
Listing details last changed Jun 28, 2026
South Boston Catholic Academy is a private school in South Boston, Massachusetts.
Capacity
132
Ages
33 months to 14 years
License & details for South Boston Catholic Academy
- 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 South Boston Catholic Academy
Licensed seats by age group, from the state record.
- Preschool80 seats
- School age52 seats
Programs & services
- Public programs
- State Pre-KChildcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for South Boston Catholic Academy
First licensed
December 2019
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 South Boston
| Measure | This center | Typical in South Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 132 children | 60 children |
| Youngest age served | 2 years 9 months | 15 months |
| Years licensed | 6.8 years | 28.6 years |
South Boston has 11 licensed centers. South Boston Catholic Academy is one of 10 that offer Pre-K and one of 11 that accept child care subsidy.
Where South Boston Catholic Academy 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 South Boston Catholic Academy
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Questions parents ask about South Boston Catholic Academy
Does South Boston Catholic Academy accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists South Boston Catholic Academy as accepting child care subsidy, such as Massachusetts's child care subsidy program (CCFA). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does South Boston Catholic Academy serve?
South Boston Catholic Academy 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 South Boston Catholic Academy offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists South Boston Catholic Academy as taking State Pre-K (Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative). Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is South Boston Catholic Academy licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 132 children. By age group: 80 preschoolers, 52 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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