Hesse's Rural Daycare Specialist Ratios Outshine Urban Areas, but Quality Concerns Persist
The disparity in high specialist ratios between rural and urban areas in Hesse is stark, with a 57.1 percentage point difference, the highest in Germany. Meanwhile, Bremen boasts the lowest variance at just 4.3 percentage points.
In terms of daycare centers, Thuringia leads with 94.3% specialists, while Bavaria trails at 54.5%. In Hesse, Hersfeld-Rotenburg has the most centers with high specialist ratios (66.2%), followed by Waldeck-Frankenberg (63.0%) and Kassel (61.6%). Conversely, Offenbach has the fewest (9.1%), with Frankfurt close behind at 15.1%.
Hesse's average specialist ratio is 75.6%, slightly above the national average of 72%. However, the trend is concerning, with a slight decrease from 36.0% in 2021 to 35% in 2023. Verdi, the service union, worries about 'de-professionalization' and a 'structural lowering of the qualification level', which could jeopardize early childhood education quality.
The variation in specialist ratios across Hesse's daycare centers is significant, with rural areas faring better than urban ones. Despite a slight decline, Hesse's average remains above the national level. However, the trend towards lower qualifications raises concerns about the future of early childhood education in the state.
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