@CatinaT1 I can't use the same pre-tax money for the credit but I paid ~$9k and $5k of that was pre-tax. The remaining ~$4K is eligible.
Sources:
https://smartasset.com/taxes/dependent-care-fsa-vs-dependent-care-tax-credit
https://dpath.com/dependent-care-fsa-vs-dependent-care-tax-credit/
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i2441.pdf
