A study commissioned by the Klickitat County Childcare Committee has underscored the lack of child care options in the county. The recently released reports shows In Goldendale, licensed childcare availability meets the needs of just 30 percent of children under age six. There are zero licensed providers for infants and toddlers and one Head Start program for preschoolers. That percentage is even worse from a county-wide perspective as only 15 percent of children under age six have access to a licensed childcare provider. The total unmet need in Goldendale was 175 children under age six who have parents in the workforce. Across the county, that number increased to 659, including 329 infants and toddlers and 330 preschool-aged children. The childcare committee has been working to promote the opportunity to become licensed and create new in-home care options and centers to support families and businesses.