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Central Co-Op Nursery School

Daycare center in Chelmsford, MA. 1 Worthen St, Chelmsford, MA 01824

5.0 (14 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (978) 256-3033Visit website
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity54 children
LicenceActive
On the register since1991

About the program

Central Co-Op Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, on the state register since 1991. It is licensed for 54 children and serves preschool ages.

Central Co-Operative Nursery School is a cooperative preschool located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, serving children ages 2.9 to 5 years.

The program follows a co-op and play-based approach.

It does not accept child care subsidy.

Co-opPlay-based

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Central Co-Op Nursery School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,500 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeCenter-based Care · P-169549
Licence statusActive since 1991
Licensed capacity54 children
Source: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Last synced September 18, 2026.

Massachusetts publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

We have loved our experience at the co-op! My older son can be nervous in new situations but the staff have been wonderful with him and it really allowed him to thrive. He loves school and has made so many great friends! We are so thankful we found this great community and our younger son will be starting school here next year!

Kimberly Moore · 5/5 on Google · a month ago

My daughter enjoyed going to Central Co-op. Teachers are good. Management is also good. They make kids sing frequently in stage and get rid of stage fear. They update kid’s photos in the private Facebook group frequently and I got to know what activities my daughter was doing and my daughter loved doing crafts in the school.

ganesh kumar · 5/5 on Google · a month ago

My children have thrived here. The teaching staff is experienced, and dedicated. It has been a joy to be a part of their early education experience. The Co-Op did a wonderful job preparing my daughter for elementary school. We have all made many friends there. My son is moving on to Kindergarten next year and we will greatly miss the community at the Co-Op!

Kyle Welch · 5/5 on Google · 13 years ago

Central Co-Op Nursery School is the kind of hidden gem of a preschool that families are lucky to find. As an experienced educator myself, I think Co-op is great for families who seek a balance of play-based and social emotional learning, combined with developmentally appropriate academic lessons. Our daughter attended for her pre-K year, and I only wish we’d found them sooner! The teachers are warm, inclusive, and…

Kate Melillo · 5/5 on Google · a month ago
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Getting there

1 Worthen St, Chelmsford, MA 01824

Questions about Central Co-Op Nursery School

Is Central Co-Op Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Central Co-Op Nursery School holds an active Center-based Care licence from Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (licence P-169549), with a licensed capacity of 54 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

What ages does Central Co-Op Nursery School take?

Central Co-Op Nursery School is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Central Co-Op Nursery School cost?

Central Co-Op Nursery School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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