Schools & Education Services

The Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) is the Service System Manager for all Early Learning and Care Programs throughout the Kenora District. Child Care and Early Years Programs are legislated by Ontario’s Child Care and Early Years Act 2014. The KDSB provides direct delivery of child care in some communities within the Kenora District. Service agreements are put in place with licenced child care operators throughout the District. If you are looking for daycare for your child, see the information below.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free, drop-in programs for children and their parents/caregivers. EarlyON centres are places to engage and connect with others in the community and feel a sense of belonging.

You will be welcomed by qualified early year’s professionals who can provide support, advice, and helpful resources. EarlyON centres are where children and their parents/caregivers can learn, play, laugh, be curious, make friends and engage with others.

Dryden Nursery School Co-Op is a parent cooperative program operating five days a week and offering four different programs. Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 to 11:30 or 1:00 to 3:30. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 to 11:30 or 1:00 to 3:30. The three day program is an approved integrated program and in addition to participating in the daily routine, individual programs for children with developmental or physical needs are conducted by our resource teacher. Parent involvement is crucial in the success of the program. Parents serve in some capacity by sharing time in the classroom by helping out and providing a nutritious snack and with fundraising events or committee duties. The program accommodates children aged 2 1/2 to 6 years. 

An excellent choice in education, renowned for their welcoming nature, our kindness, and Francophone and Catholic pride, Conseil scolaire de district catholique des Aurores boréales (CSDCAB) has schools located in Dryden, Red Lake, Ignace, Thunder Bay, Terrace Bay, Marathon, Nakina, Longlac, Geraldton and Sioux Lookout.

The Northwest Catholic District School Board (TNCDSB) Schools of Hope provide all students a safe, respectful and inclusive Catholic education. They have 5 Catholic elementary schools serving the communities of Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Atikokan, Fort Frances, Rainy River and First Nations within the jurisdiction of the Board in Northwestern Ontari​o.

A progressive and proud public school board that serves the communities of beautiful Northwestern Ontario. They have schools in Dryden, Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake and Upsala as well as serving the educational needs of many neighbouring and far north First Nation communities.