Karlskrona

Karlskrona ranks highly in the domain of childcare, placing within the Top 10% nationally based on a score of 63.3. The municipality stands out in several key indicators, particularly in its net cost deviation for preschools, which is 9.2%, significantly above the national average of 2.9%. This suggests a higher investment in preschool services relative to costs compared to other municipalities.

In terms of staff composition, Karlskrona has a notably high percentage of permanently employed staff in preschools, with 83.2% of employees on permanent contracts, compared to the national average of 77.4%. Additionally, the share of full-time staff reaching 97.2% is also somewhat above the national figure of 89.6%. However, the municipality has a significantly lower proportion of temporary staff, such as monthly salaried and hourly paid positions, which stands at 1.9% and 14.9%, respectively—both below the national averages of 9.2% and 18.7%.

The quality index for preschools in Karlskrona is significantly higher than the national average, standing at 76.8 compared to 53.1. This suggests a positive assessment of preschool quality. Furthermore, the child-to-staff ratio, with 5 children per full-time equivalent staff member, aligns with the national average, reflecting a balance in staff resources. The engagement of children aged 1-2 years in preschool programs is also favorable, with 77.7% enrolled, above the national average of 70.7%.

On another note, the net cost deviation for leisure homes also reflects a strong position, reported at -0.5%, above the national average of -4.1%. Nevertheless, the share of part-time employees working between 75-99% is significantly lower in Karlskrona at 1.9%, compared to the national level of 10%. The time worked by temporary salaried staff in preschools, at 2.5%, also shows a lower engagement compared to the national average of 7.5%. These figures indicate a varied staffing structure that differs significantly from broader national patterns.