KADENA AB YOUTH SUPERVISION POLICY

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 forusing reasonable judgment and for any incident of mishap (not considered preventable) which occurs.
Age of Child

Leave Unsupervised in Quarters
for Less Than 2 Hours

Leave Unsupervised in Quarters
for More Than 2 Hours

Outside Unattended(To include public areas)

Walk to & from School

Left Alone OvernightBabysitting(Red Cross Babysitting
Course highly encouraged)

Left in Car

Newborn through Age 4NONONONONONONO

Ages
5 and 6NO

NO

Yes;
Yes;
playground or yard with immediate access if the residence and school arelocated on the same
(visual sight or hearing distance) toinstallation.
caregiver. Footnote 2NONONO

Yes;
caregiver must be physically accessible tothe child.
Footnote 2NO

Yes- 15 min max- keys removed- windows partially opened- as weather permitsAges7, 8 and 9NONO

Ages
10 and 11Yes;
with access to caregiver.
Footnotes 1 & 2Yes;
not to exceed 4 hrs total; withaccess to caregiver.
Footnotes 1 & 2Yes;
2 hours max in retail stores

YESNONOYes- 30 min max- keys removed- windows partially opened- as weather permits

Ages
12 and 13YES

Yes;
not to exceed 8 hrs total; withaccess to caregiver.
Footnotes 1 & 2Yes;
4 hours max in retail stores

YESNO

Yes;
not to exceed 6 hours. Noovernight.

YESYESYESYes;
4 hours max in retail stores

YESYes;not to exceed one night; with access toadult supervision; legal guardian must
be on the island of Okinawa.
Footnote 1

YES

YESYes;
4 hours max in retail stores

YESYes;not to exceed 5 consecutive days;
guardian must arrange periodic checks.
Footnote 3Ages
14 and 15Ages
16 and 17(Age 18 or HS Graduate areconsidered adults)

Footnote 1

Standard babysitting course through appropriate
Kadena agency is strongly encouraged.

Footnote 2Caregiver is defined as a designated adult/babysitterthat accepts responsibility for the child.

Footnote 3

Periodic checks are when the adult meets with the minor
in-person.

YESNO

Yes;
No overnight.

Yes;overnight permitted for ONE night.

YES

YES

CURFEW
Applies to all persons under the age of 18 or 18-20 who are currently enrolled in High School, a secondary school, or receiving other compulsory education.
* Persons subject to curfew must be in quarters or with parent/designated caregiver during restriction times.
* On Base - Weekends 2400-0530 (Friday evening through Sunday morning).
* On Base - Weekdays 2200-0530 (Sunday night through Friday morning).
* Off Base - Within Okinawa Prefecture 2200-0500 (Sunday through Saturday).

As an explanation:• Adult supervision is defined as someone 18 years or older who accepts responsibility for the child, e.g., parent, guardian, sibling, care provider, friend.
• Caregiver is someone 12 years of age and older. (Red Cross Babysitting Course is highly encouraged)• Access is when the child has the ability to make immediate contact (in-person or electronically) with the caregiver.
• Public areas include parks, playgrounds, sports fields, recreational areas, trails, etc.
• Off-limits areas include uninhabited housing areas, tunnels, wooded areas, and areas that are fenced off.
Developed by: 18 WG/CSC/CVK/HC/SJA/VPI, 18 MSG/FSS/SFS/SLO, 18 MDSS, Kadena First Sergeants & American Red Cross
Current as of: 15 December 2022

DISCLAIMER FOR ALL AIR FORCE MEMBERS WHO LIVE ON/OFF-BASE AND THOSE WHO RESIDE ON KADENA AB REGARDLESSS OF BRANCH (Includes ALL members who live in Chibana Housing and O'Donnell Gardens): Anyviolation of these guidelines may be punishable and/or result in command, legal, Kadena Disciplinary Action Program (KDAP) or appropriate agency action. If you have questions or see something concerning, contact
your unit Chain of Command or the Family Advocacy Office (DSN 634-0433 or 098-961-0433). If you want to report a safety concern or potential violation, call Law Enforcement at DSN 634-2475 or 098-961-2475.