@TurboTaxBillMc thanks for the explanation. i wont claim it then.

thank you @djwagner00 . That's what i was thinking but then i found this link: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code...

I was resident in DC the whole year but my child was going to a daycare in maryland. Can i still claim the ELTC credit? thank you