Ludvika

Ludvika is positioned in the Top 25% nationally regarding childcare, achieving a score of 56.7 based on data from 2024. This ranking reflects a well-structured approach to childcare services, as indicated by the coverage of 24 KPIs, suggesting a comprehensive analysis of the sector. Among these, certain indicators show significant deviations from national averages, indicating areas of both strength and potential concern.

Ludvika's net cost deviation for preschools, including open preschool services, stands at 3.7%, which is significantly above the national average of 2.9%. Conversely, the municipality has a notably lower percentage of temporary staff paid by the hour in preschools at 6.3%, compared to the national average of 18.7%, indicating a stronger reliance on more permanent staffing structures. However, the time worked by temporary monthly salaried staff in preschools is significantly higher at 9.6%, compared to the national average of 7.5%.

Ludvika also reports a remarkably lower share of both part-time employees (1-74%) and those working 75-99% in preschools, standing at 2.9% and 4.9% respectively, which are below national averages of 4.9% and 10%. On the other hand, permanent monthly salaried staff account for 89.9%, above the national average of 77.4%. This means a higher focus on stable employment structures within the municipality's childcare system.

In terms of qualitative measures, the quality index for preschools is recorded at 47.8, which is notably below the national average of 53.1. Additionally, results from citizen surveys indicate that 73% feel that preschools function well in the municipality, which is below the national average of 86.7%. Overall, while Ludvika shows strengths in staffing composition and cost management, there are indications of challenges in quality perception and temporary staffing levels. The reliability of these findings is backed by a high confidence level, based on data from the period 2020–2025 with 21 indicators used.