What is the legal age to babysit in Connecticut?

Answer 1

My child is ten years old. Can I leave her alone to baby-sit for her younger siblings or is that against the law?

Connecticut law does not specify at what age a child may be left home alone. When deciding whether or not to leave a child home alone, a parent should consider the child's age. Many experts believe that a children should be at least 12 years of age before they are allowed to stay home alone. Experts also believe that children should be over the age of 15 before caring for a younger sibling.

Additionally, parents should consider other factor's when deciding if their child is ready to stay at home alone. A child's maturity should be considered. Also, a child's ability to handle urgent situations should be reviewed. A parent should also take into account the environment in which the child will be alone, and the child's feelings about being alone.

CT does specify and the Min. age to be home alone is 12. Min. age to watch a younger sibling is 15.

Answer 2

as long as you are old enough to have gotten your CPR certification by American Red Cross or some other organization like that you can babysit... i think that the offical age with your cert. is 13... maybe 12

Answer 3

12