No. Opus 17 is correct. Whoever claims the child, is the only one that can claim the day care.
See:
IRS Child and Dependent Care Credit FAQs
Publication 503, Child and Dependent Care Expenses
Am I Eligible to Claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit?
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