You can only claim up to $3,000 expenses for one child for the credit.
This credit is non-refundable, so if you don't have a tax liability, you won't be eligible for the credit.
Box 10 is the correct box to be entering the Dependent Care Benefits.
IF YOU HAVE A TAX LIABILTY, the credit will be a percentage of the 3,000 you can claim for one child (the lesser of $3,000 OR $9,000-$5,000=$4,000) so most probably $600 credit.
To check, when you have finished entering all your tax information, look at line 10 on Form 2441. and line 18 on your 1040.
This might make things more clear, you may not have any tax for the credit to be applied to.
Instructions for Form 2441
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