Lindesberg

In the domain of childcare, Lindesberg ranks 140 out of 290 municipalities, placing it in the Above national average group. The municipality's score of 50.3 reflects its position relative to the national average, showcasing areas for potential growth. With a completeness rate of 100%, the data drawn from 24 indicators provides a comprehensive view of the municipal performance in this area.

Lindesberg's net cost deviation in preschool, including open preschool, is significantly above the national average at 10.2%, compared to the national average of 2.9%. This figure indicates a higher investment relative to the resources available for preschool services. However, in terms of extracurricular programs, the net cost deviation, reported at -13.3%, is significantly below the national average of -4.1%, highlighting a potential area for review in funding allocations and resource management.

The composition of staff within preschools in Lindesberg shows notable differences compared to national benchmarks. For instance, the proportion of fixed-term employees, both hourly and on monthly wages, is significantly below the national averages, with 9.3% for hourly workers and 8.8% for monthly workers, against national averages of 18.7% and 9.2% respectively. Conversely, the proportion of permanently employed monthly staff in preschool stands at 88.4%, significantly above the national average of 77.4%. Similarly, the work done by permanently employed monthly staff at 93.4% also surpasses the national average of 83.2%. This indicates a stable workforce composition, which can contribute positively to service continuity and quality.

The quality index for preschools in Lindesberg scores notably above the national average, with an index of 59.6 compared to the national index of 53.1. This suggests that the municipality's preschool services are perceived as having a higher quality level. Additionally, the number of children per group in preschool is 17, which is above the national average of 15. This metric, alongside a similar proportion of children aged 1-2 years and 3-5 years enrolled in preschool, indicates effective accessibility and participation in early childhood education.