Affordable childcare options in Boston

The daycare near me wants more than I can pay. There are 9 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I am willing to trade favours. Is there an emergency option?

Ask the school about after-school programmes. Some are free or based on income.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.