What age can a child stay home alone in california?

In California, there is not a legal age at which a minor can be left unsupervised. Age in and of itself is not a reliable guide. There are several additional factors that influence whether it is appropriate to leave a child alone, even for short periods of time. read more

California has no specific legal age where a child can stay home alone. Rather, the law provides that the parent must be able to make the determination if their child is competent and capable of taking care of themselves and to handle every possible risk of harm which can occur if left alone. read more

Child Home Alone Laws in California By Caitlin Donnelly Farrell ; Updated September 26, 2017 Studies have shown that 12 is the average age parents start leaving a child home alone. read more

California laws do not specifically provide a minimum age requirement to leave a child home alone, or a minimum age for a child to be able to care for younger siblings. However, leaving children alone before they are ready may result in criminal charges and penalties. read more