Norrköping

Norrköping is positioned in the Top 10% nationally for childcare, ranking 2nd among 290 municipalities. This strong performance is supported by several indicators that exhibit a considerable commitment to early childhood education. The municipality's net cost deviation for preschools, including open preschools, is 0.8%, significantly below the national average of 2.9% (c01).

In terms of staffing, Norrköping has a notably high percentage of permanent monthly-paid staff in preschools at 96.6%, in contrast to the national average of 77.4% (c02). Additionally, the share of temporary monthly-paid staff is only 1.9%, significantly lower than the national average of 9.2% (c03). This is further reflected in the percentage of part-time employees (75-99%) and (1-74%), both at 0.9%, which is also significantly below the respective national averages of 10% and 4.9% (c07, c08).

The municipality’s total hours worked by temporary monthly-paid staff account for just 2.2%, which is less than the national average of 7.5% (c05). Likewise, hours worked by temporary hourly-paid staff are at 0.7%, compared to the national average of 9.9% (c06). These figures indicate a strong reliance on permanent staff, contributing to the overall quality of childcare services in Norrköping. Furthermore, the net cost deviation for childcare, including open preschool activities, stands at 4.3%, which is significantly above the national average of -4.1% (c09).

Quality indices further bolster Norrköping's position; its preschool quality index is at 63.8, significantly above the national average of 53.1 (c10). The number of children per group for ages 1-3 years is 14, notably exceeding the national average which is 12 (c11). Furthermore, the number of children in preschool is higher than the national average across different age groups, with 98.1% of children aged 3-5 years enrolled, aligning closely with the national average of 95.4% (c19). Overall, Norrköping demonstrates a considerable investment in early childhood education, reflected in its high percentages of staff stability and quality metrics. The municipality encompasses features that lead to favorable outcomes for children and families alike in the childcare domain. Data for this analysis is based on the period from 2024 to 2025, utilizing 20 key performance indicators, yielding a high confidence in the findings.