Central Co-Op Nursery School, a private, non-profit cooperative, is located within Chelmsford's Central Congregational Church. The school is not religiously affiliated and allows parents to participate as classroom aids, though it is not required. Educators at this school embrace a multi-cultural approach to their curriculum and are guided by the position statement of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) as well as Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences.
Central Co-Op Nursery School offers two-, three- and five-day morning and afternoon options. It also offers three-, four- or five-full day programs.