What Age Child Home Alone California. 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. California parents should not base their decision solely on age but also on the maturity level of their child.
California like most states does not have a law that says specifically how old a child needs to be to stay home alone. Child home alone laws in california by caitlin donnelly farrell. Age and maturity of the child.
In any us state it depends upon the child.
For the time being here are the laws surrounding leaving children alone at home around the country. Updated september 26 2017 studies have shown that 12 is the average age parents start leaving a child home alone. Illinois 14 years old. They trust you to use your judgment as to safety and readiness.