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Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia

790 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125
licensed capacity
139
yearly, posted tuition
$8,100
year first licensed
2023

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About Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia

Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia is a licensed child care center in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The state has licensed it since May 16, 2023, for up to 139 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists yearly tuition from $8,100 to $9,300.

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2.9 through grade 8
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications, whether it accepts child care subsidies and hours.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
139 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (617) 265-0019 to confirm.
Call to confirmHours it lists: “Toddler Early Education Program: year-round, 7:30 am-5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2.9 through grade 8
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Catholic)
DiscountsMulti-student discount
Licensed capacity139 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia lists yearly tuition from $8,100 to $9,300.

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Pre-K (age 3 by August 31st), 2026-2027$8,100
Preschool (age 2.9 by August 31st), 2026-2027$9,300
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Center-based Care license
Capacity
139 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2023
License number
#P-257544
See the state's record

Inspections

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Massachusetts publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia

Is Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia licensed?

Yes. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 16, 2023.

Does Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia have inspection violations?

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia care for?

139, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (617) 265-0019 to confirm.

How much does Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia cost?

Yearly tuition from $8,100 to $9,300, as it lists it.

What is Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia's phone number?

(617) 265-0019.

Where is Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia?

790 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125. The nearest other daycare we list is Berenice Polanco, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (license).