Simrishamn

Simrishamn is positioned in the Top 10% nationally in the domain of childcare, reflecting a strong performance across various indicators. The municipality's net cost deviation for preschools, including open preschools, is significantly below the national average at -1.7%, compared to the national average of 2.9% based on data from 2024. This indicates a more efficient cost management approach in early childhood education.

In terms of staffing, Simrishamn has a higher proportion of fixed-term employed workers in preschools, with 11.2% compared to the national average of 9.2%. However, it is notable that the proportion of fixed-term hourly employees is significantly below the national average at 13.5% versus 18.7%. This diverging pattern suggests varying employment practices within the municipality's early childhood education sector.

The quality index for preschools in Simrishamn stands at an index of 80.9, significantly above the national average of 53.1. Furthermore, the amount of work performed by permanent monthly-paid employees in preschools is notably high, with 91.9% compared to the national average of 83.2%. Meanwhile, the share of full-time workers in preschools is 71.4%, significantly below the national average of 89.6%. This juxtaposition of staffing levels reflects a complex picture within the childcare sector.