You just need to have Earned Income to qualify for the Child Care Credit. It doesn't matter about which months, etc.
Since you had W-2 income, you are eligible to claim the credit.
You are correct that if you had no Self-Employment Income, you would not be eligible for the credit (unless you were a full-time student or disabled).
Here's more info:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301418
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