| NOTE: The ages specified are the minimum ages and are based on the child’s ability to demonstrate age-appropriate behavior.
Children/youth who do not consistently demonstrate age-appropriate behavior should not be given the same degree of self-management responsibilities.
In all instances below where “yes” is indicated, youth in the specified age bracket may be left alone/perform activity. The parent is responsible for using reasonable judgment and for any incident of mishap (not considered preventable) which occurs. |
| Age of Child |
Left Without Sitter in Quarters for Two Hours or Less |
Left Without Sitter in Quarters for More Than Two Hours |
Left Alone Overnight |
Outside Unattended (to include playing) |
Left In Car |
Child Sit Siblings |
Child Sit Other |
| 0-4 |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
| 5-6 |
NO |
NO |
NO |
YES; with adult supervision at ground
level, within hearing and
visual contact*** |
NO |
NO |
NO |
| 7-9 |
NO |
NO |
NO |
YES; with adult supervision capable of immediate response *** |
YES except in temperatures 75 degrees or higher; 15 min max in other weather; engine off; keys removed and handbrake applied; window cracked when necessary; adult within sight |
NO |
NO |
| 10-11 |
YES; with ready access(phone number to an adult supervisor) */** |
No; for 10 yr olds; 11 yr olds only with access to adult assistance for no more than 2 hours |
NO |
YES |
YES; except in temperatures 75 degrees or higher; 15 min max in other weather; engine off; keys removed and handbrake applied; window cracked when necessary |
YES; 11 yrs old or 6th grade
minimum to 2 hours maximum */** |
NO |
| 12-15 |
YES |
YES; during daytime hours before curfew; no after curfew |
No; youth 15 or freshmen in high school may be left alone overnight; with access to adult supervision; sponsor must be in local area. ** |
YES |
YES |
YES** |
YES; **
12 years of age 7th grade minimum*** |
| 16-High School Graduation |
YES |
YES |
No; minors age 16 and older may be left alone for short TDYs or leaves, not to exceed 5 consecutive days; these minors must have some type of adult supervision available to make periodic checks |
YES |
YES |
YES** |
YES** |
* Home Alone training by Youth Center or other source required
** Red Cross baby-sitting training or equivalent required
*** Adult supervision is defined as someone who has or assumes responsibility for the child, e.g., parent, guardian, care provider, friend
Walking To and From School:
Seoraksan Tower: Children ages 6-9 may walk unattended to and from Osan American Elementary School (OAES).
Hallasan and Jirisan Towers: Children ages 6 and 7 must be accompanied to and from OAES by an adult or an older child with a valid ID card. An older child may accompany no more than 2 children ages 6-7. Children ages 8-9 may walk unattended to and from OAES on the established walk path. |
