Can I use school aftercare for my kindergarten and 3rd grade daughters for dependent child care?

[Phillip1 · Accepted solution]

Yes.

After school care for children under 13 generally qualifies for the child and dependent care credit.

See the following from IRS Publication 503:

Education.    Expenses for a child in nursery school, preschool, or similar programs for children below the level of kindergarten are expenses for care.

  Expenses to attend kindergarten or a higher grade aren't expenses for care. Don't use these expenses to figure your credit.

  However, expenses for before- or after-school care of a child in kindergarten or a higher grade may be expenses for care.

  Summer school and tutoring programs aren't for care.