update on ELA Programs

We look forward to a fun summer 2026 led by our dedicated and professional educators

ELA's six before and after school program locations have been transferred to two new operators who have assumed the enrollment and waitlists for the 2026-2027 school year. As of June 29th, 2026 our early learning program at St. Patrick Early Learning Centre (SPELC) has been transferred to the YMCA of Three Rivers.

statement on program closures

After 23 years of serving children and families in our community, Eramosa Learning Academy (ELA) has made the difficult decision not to extend our operator agreements with the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB). This impacts the six before and after school programs at Sacred Heart, St. Francis, St. John, St. Ignatius, St. Paul and St. Patrick, the early learning centre at St. Patrick, and the PD Day and school break camps at Sacred Heart, St. John and St. Paul.

ELA is profoundly grateful for the strong partnership we have shared with the WCDSB and wishes the new operators who have assumed our program locations every success and much joy in serving these communities, just as we have over the years.


YMCA St. Patrick, St. John, St. Paul, St. Ignatius, St. Patrick Early Learning Centre (SPELC)

Wellington Early Learning Centre (WELC) St. Francis, Sacred Heart

It has been a privilege to be part of the lives of families in Guelph and Wellington County, delivering high-quality learning and supporting children’s growth for more than two decades. We are deeply proud of the inclusive and rich learning environments our educators have created over the years.

Thank you to the families, dedicated educators and ELA administrative staff who have supported our programs and each other - with care, integrity and warmth.

Noma Vales

Operator, ELA