Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy@Neponset Campus

DORCHESTER CENTER, MAPrivate SchoolLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity129
Est. price$1,511/mo

Contact information

Address239 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester Center, MA, 02122

CityDORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02122

Phone(617) 265-0019

Operating details

Capacity129

SubsidiesY

License dateSeptember 23, 2020

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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239 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester Center, MA, 02122, DORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02122

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  4. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/11/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 8.139/11/2025

    8.13(02)(a)(08)(d)

    an individual health care plan (IHCP) for each child with a chronic medical condition, which has been diagnosed by a licensed Health Care Practitioner. The plan shall describe the chronic condition, its symptoms, any medical treatment that may be necessary while the child is in care, the potential side effects of that treatment, and the potential consequences to the child’s health if the treatment is not administered. Domain: Medications. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 8.039/11/2025

    8.03(03)(b)

    Parental Consent. All medication administered to a child, including but not limited to oral and topical medications of any kind, either prescription or non-prescription, shall be provided by the child’s Parent. No medication shall be administered without written Parental consent. Domain: Medications. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 8.029/11/2025

    8.02(01)(c)

    Arrangement of Sleeping Spaces. There shall be a distance of at least two feet between each crib or cot, or a distance of at least three feet between children’s faces while resting or napping. Domain: Sleep, Rest, Quiet Activities. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 8.019/11/2025

    8.01(03)(a), 8.01(03)(a)(01), 8.01(03)(a)(02), 8.01(03)(b) — Storage of Personal Belongings

    Storage of Personal Belongings Storage for Children’s Personal Belongings. The Program shall provide sufficient space, accessible to children, for each child to store clothing, coats, bedding, and other personal items in a safe, sanitary manner., Personal items intended for individual use by children, including but not limited to bottles and cups, pacifiers, toothbrushes, and sleeping materials, shall be labeled with the name of the child for whom they are intended; and, Personal items shall be stored so that they do not touch., Storage for Adults’ Personal Belongings. The Program shall provide sufficient space, not accessible to children, for adults to store personal items in a safe, sanitary manner. Domain: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low riskStandard 8.139/11/2025

    8.13(01) — Attendance Records

    Attendance Records Complete and accurate record keeping- attendance records Domain: Record Keeping. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 8.0410/9/2024

    8.04(02)(a)(04)(b)

    a list of allergies and/or other emergency medical information provided by the Parent for each child; Domain: Health and Safety. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 8.1310/9/2024

    8.13(01) — Attendance Records

    Attendance Records Complete and accurate record keeping- attendance records Domain: Record Keeping. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

11Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,511/month

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Typical prices in Massachusetts run about $1,933/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Massachusetts by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: DORCHESTER CENTER
  • Capacity: 129
  • Type: Private School
  • Years in operation: 6

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