Affordable childcare options in Portland after 8 years as a customer-service rep

My hours will change when I find a job and childcare is my biggest worry. Thank you in advance. A neighbour offered help but not every day. What worked for you?

Our county's childcare assistance took about 5 weeks to approve, but it covered most of the cost.

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