25RE007_Attachment_9(b)_AGEMATRIX_121724.pdf

This document is a Child Supervision Age Matrix that outlines supervision requirements for children in military communities. The matrix provides detailed guidelines for different age groups, from newborn to 17 years old, regarding various supervision scenarios including being left alone in quarters, overnight stays, playing outside unattended, being left in cars, and supervision by siblings or others.

The matrix establishes that children under 5 require close supervision at all times, while children aged 5-9 require direct supervision with limited exceptions for playing outside within immediate access to adult supervision. Children 10-12 can have indirect supervision with specific time limits and communication requirements. Teenagers 13-14 have more flexibility but must maintain contact with sponsors, while 15-17 year olds have the most independence with specific overnight guidelines. The document notes that American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course or CYS Services Babysitter Training is required for non-family members caring for children, and violations may constitute child neglect reportable to military police.