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Childcare constitutes one of the biggest challenges for American parents, particularly in situations where parental responsibilities and work hours overlap. Determining when a child is ready to stay home alone is both a personal and legal matter, as the laws vary by state. Across the United States, legislation ranges from none at all to stipulated minimum ages for children to be left alone at home. Comprehensive understanding of these laws helps ensure legal compliance and supports national and personal discussions about child independence and safety.
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Region ↕ | Minimum Age ↕ |
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Alabama | None |
Alaska | None |
Arizona | None |
Arkansas | None |
California | None |
Colorado | None |
Connecticut | None |
Delaware | None |
Florida | None |
Georgia | None |
Hawaii | None |
Idaho | None |
Illinois | 14 |
Indiana | None |
Iowa | None |
Kansas | None |
Kentucky | None |
Louisiana | None |
Maine | None |
Maryland | 8 |
Massachusetts | None |
Michigan | None |
Minnesota | None |
Mississippi | None |
Missouri | None |
Montana | None |
Nebraska | None |
Nevada | None |
New Hampshire | None |
New Jersey | None |
New Mexico | None |
New York | None |
North Carolina | 8 |
North Dakota | None |
Ohio | None |
Oklahoma | None |
Oregon | None |
Pennsylvania | None |
Rhode Island | None |
South Carolina | None |
South Dakota | None |
Tennessee | None |
Texas | None |
Utah | None |
Vermont | None |
Virginia | None |
Washington | None |
West Virginia | None |
Wisconsin | None |
Wyoming | None |