Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy @ Columbia
DORCHESTER, MA·Private SchoolLicensed
Contact information
Address790 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA, 02125
Phone(617) 265-0019
Operating details
Capacity141
SubsidiesY
License dateAugust 26, 2020
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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790 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA, 02125, DORCHESTER, MA 02125
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/2/2026
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 8.036/2/2026
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 Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 8.136/2/2026
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 Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - High riskStandard 8.096/2/2026
8.09(01)(a), 8.09(01)(b), 8.09(01)(c), 8.09(01)(d) — Group Sizes and Adult Child Ratios
Group Sizes and Adult Child Ratios Groups Sizes. The Program shall maintain appropriate group sizes necessary to ensure adequate and safe supervision at all times., Sufficient Staffing. The Program shall maintain sufficient numbers of qualified staff to promote the health, safety, growth and development of each child. Assignment of staff shall take into account the physical environment, requirements of the activities children are engaged in, and the developmental levels and behavioral traits of children in care. The Program must have the number of Program staff necessary to:, Fixed Age Groups. The fixed age group ratios and groupings below shall be used for all groups of children within the same age range:, Mixed Age Groups. The mixed age group ratios and grouping below shall be used for groups of children within two consecutive age groups: Domain: Group Sizes and Adult-Child Ratios. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 8.136/2/2026
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 - Medium riskStandard 8.136/2/2026
8.13(03) — Staff Records
Staff Records Complete and accurate record keeping – staff records Domain: Record Keeping. Funded Program Renewal Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 8.1310/6/2025
8.13(02) — Children's Records
Children's Records Complete and accurate record keeping- children’s records Domain: Record Keeping. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 8.1310/6/2025
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
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,511/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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
- Capacity: 141
- Type: Private School
- Years in operation: 6
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