Emmaboda

Emmaboda is performing above the national average in the domain of childcare, ranking 92nd out of 290 municipalities. This position is supported by a score of 54.2, indicating a robust provision of childcare services as assessed through 24 key performance indicators. The municipality's notable aspects include a significantly higher percentage of part-time employees working 75-99% in preschools, at 13.3%, compared to the national average of 10% (c02). In addition, the percentage of part-time employees working 1-74% in preschools is also higher at 7.9%, versus the national average of 4.9% (c03).

On the financial front, Emmaboda's net cost deviation for preschools, including open preschools, is significantly above the national average, recorded at 16.8% compared to 2.9% nationally (c01). Furthermore, the municipality's net cost deviation for leisure homes, including open leisure activities, is also significantly above the national average at -2.7%, compared to -4.1% (c06). This supports a financial investment that seems to prioritize the availability of preschool services.

In terms of quality indicators, the municipality's quality index for preschools stands notably higher at 68.9, compared to the national average of 53.1 (c07). Additionally, 62.3% of full-time positions in preschools are held by employees with a preschool teacher license, which is significantly above the national average of 50.9% (c05). However, it is worth noting that the number of children per preschool group for children aged 1-3 years is notably below the national average at 11 children per group, while the average nationally is 12 (c09).