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    Georgia’s Guidelines for leaving a child without adult supervision:
     

    v Children under 8 years old should never be left alone, even for short periods of time.

    v Children between the ages of 9 and 12, based on
        the level of maturity, can be left home alone for
        brief periods of time (about 2 hours).

    v Children 13 and older can generally be left as babysitters, with the exception of children in foster care. It is not recommended, however, that 13 year olds baby sit infants, small children and children that require special attention due to medical conditions.

     
               Other safety precautions to consider when
               leaving a child unaccompanied:

     

    v    Don’t leave the child responsible for food
         preparation that involves a stove.

    v    Have a neighbor or relative check

              in regularly or have the child check-in with
              an adult.
    v    Make a safety plan that includes 911, and
         rehearse it with your child.    

     

     

     
Last Modified on August 4, 2020