Vadstena

Vadstena ranks in the Top 10% nationally in the childcare domain, scoring 70.3 based on the period 2024–2025, with data from 24 key performance indicators (KPIs) contributing to this assessment. This indicates a strong position relative to other municipalities across Sweden.

The municipality's net cost deviation for preschools, including open preschools, stands at 13.7%, which is significantly above the national average of 2.9% during the same period. In contrast, the net cost deviation for leisure homes, including open leisure activities, is notably below the national average at -13.6%, compared to -4.1% overall nationally, reflecting a significant difference in funding strategies for these services.

Furthermore, Vadstena demonstrates a notably high percentage of permanent monthly employed staff within preschools at 86.7%, compared to a national average of 77.4%. The municipality also reports that 71.3% of full-time positions in preschool are held by certified preschool teachers, surpassing the national average of 50.9%. Performance indicators such as the quality index for preschools show a value of 77.7, significantly higher than the national average of 53.1, thereby emphasizing the quality of services provided. Despite these strong indicators, the number of children per group in preschool is reported at 11, which is significantly below the national average of 15, indicating areas that may require additional attention.