In western mass, I ended up putting in a welded wire fence by myself after similar quotes - cost about $600 and a couple days work after watching some YouTube videos

If you search here most providers should list prices by age: https://childcare.mass.gov/findchildcare

Here’s info about applying for MA child care subsidies: https://www.mass.gov/guides/early-education-and-care-financial-assistance-for-families

Also if your income is low, look up your local Head Start program here: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/center-locator

Depending on your income, looking into fuel assistance: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/learn-about-home-energy-assistance-liheap

Contact your local head start program - you’re automatically eligible for free child care for being homeless https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/center-locator

Head Start is for children from birth to 5 (I work for a program in western Mass) - you can find your local program and how to contact them here! https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/center-locator