You should qualify for both the child tax credit (CTC) and the credit for dependent care, based on current law. Most of the extra $1,600 worth of CTC you won't qualify for, but since your combined income is under $400,000 you will still qualify for around $2,000 CTC for each child.
At your income level, the child care credit will be 20% of up to $16,000 in child care expenses for tax year 2021, so the maximum credit would be $3,200. This is the benefit you get by paying the expenses yourself, rather than through your employer. The law may revert back to the original limit of 20% of up to $6,000 of expenses for tax year 2022, unless the increased limit for 2021 is extended.
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[Edited 1/12/22 at 3:09 PST]
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