Lycksele

Lycksele ranks in the Top 10% nationally for childcare, showcasing a favorable overall position based on available data. The municipality has a net cost deviation for preschools, including open preschools, of 3.5%, which is significantly above the national average of 2.9% during the period 2021-2025. This high deviation reflects a higher expenditure level relative to income from fees and grants in the region, indicating strong funding for its childcare services.

In terms of staffing, 29.3% of full-time positions in preschools are held by staff with a preschool teacher certification under municipal management, which is significantly below the national average of 50.9%. Additionally, the share of part-time employees (75-99%) in preschools stands at 6.1%, notably below the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 79.1% of monthly salaried staff working full-time in preschools is notably above the national average of 68.3%.

Regarding temporary positions, 5.8% of monthly salaried employees and 14% of hourly paid staff in preschools are employed on a temporary basis, both significantly below the national averages of 9.2% and 18.7% respectively. The workload performed by monthly salaried temporary employees is 4.9% of total hours, compared to the national average of 7.5%. Additionally, the same metric for hourly paid temporary employees is 7.4%, which is also significantly lower than the national average of 9.9%.

Finally, the net cost deviation for after-school programs, including open after-school activities, is -11.2%, which is significantly below the national average of -4.1%. Underlying these metrics, the quality index for preschools in Lycksele is recorded at 62.8, notably above the national average of 53.1. These indicators collectively illustrate both strengths and areas that may require attention in the municipality's childcare sector.