Eskilstuna

Eskilstuna ranks among the Top 10% nationally in childcare, with a score of 68.6 based on 24 indicators. This positioning highlights its relatively strong performance compared to other municipalities in Sweden. Notably, Eskilstuna's cost deviation for preschool, including open preschool, stands at 3.6%, significantly above the national average of 2.9%.

The proportion of full-time employees in preschool in Eskilstuna is 87.5%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 68.3%. Conversely, the proportion of temporary employees with monthly salaries is 1.7%, notably below the national average of 9.2%. Additionally, the share of temporary hourly-paid staff is 14.2%, also significantly lower than the national average of 18.7%.

While a substantial 98.5% of employees in preschool are full-time, the share of part-time employees (75-99%) is just 1%, significantly below the national average of 10%. Furthermore, the hours worked by temporary salaried staff constitute only 1.8% of total hours, which is significantly below the national average of 7.5%. The overall quality index for preschool in Eskilstuna is 43.5, notably below the national average of 53.1, indicating areas for improvement.

Eskilstuna also faces challenges as reflected in the citizen survey, which shows that only 73.8% believe that preschool functions well in the municipality, a notable decline compared to the national average of 86.7%. This feedback is vital as it underscores public perception of childcare quality and effectiveness in the municipality. Moreover, the number of children per group in preschool aligns closely with the national average of 12, based on data from 2025.