Kindergartens, 2008

In 2008, about 89 per cent of the directors and educational leaders had an approved pre-school teacher education or other college education that qualified them to work with children. This is nearly the same level as in 2007. Most of the employees were women; only 9 per cent were men.

By the end of 2008 there were 261 900 children in kindergartens; 12 100 more than in 2007. Nine out of 10 children in kindergarten attended full-time places. A place used by agreement of 33 or more hours per week counts as a full-time place. A total of 87 per cent of all children between 1 and 5 years had a place in a kindergarten. For children aged 1-2 years, about 75 per cent attended kindergarten. For children aged 3-5 years, 96 per cent attended kindergarten. On average, there were 4 children per man-year, the same as the previous year.

Tables:

• Table 1 Kindergartens, children and employees by county. 2008
• Table 2 Children in kindergartens, by age and county. 2008
• Table 3 Children in kindergartens, by weekly attendance, ownership structure of kindergarten and county. 2008
• Table 4 Children in kindergartens, by hours of attendance per week and different age groups. 2008
• Table 5 Persons employed and man-years worked in kindergartens, by employment position and county. 2008
• Table 6 Persons employed in kindergartens, by employment position and sex. 2006-2008
• Table 7 Persons employed in kindergartens, by position and qualifications. 2006-2008