Affordable childcare options in Minneapolis - what worked for you?

My hours will change when I find a job and childcare is my biggest worry. I do not usually post, so bear with me. A neighbour offered help but not every day. What worked for you?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 7 months ago, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

I swapped afternoons with another parent. It took some planning and saved us both money.