PBS Kids

PBS Kids

Network	PBS
Launched	July 11, 1994 (1994-07-11) (PTV) September 6, 1999 (1999-09-06) (as PBS Kids)
Country of origin	United States
Owner	PBS
Headquarters	Arlington County, Virginia
Formerly known as	PTV (1994–99)
Original language(s)	English Spanish (via SAP audio track)
Official website	pbskids.org

PBS Kids is the educational children's programming brand of Public Broadcasting System. It started in 1999. Its programming is non-commercial, like all PBS programming. PBS Kids programs are mostly shown in the daytime. These programs are meant for children ages 3–10. PBS Kids's programs use science, math and reading. Some of them also include social studies. All of the programs give a problem that the children have to solve. An example of these problems would be what to do when two children want to play with the same thing but fight (teaching the importance of sharing).

Blocks

Programming blocks

Current

• PBS Kids Family Night (April 21, 2017 – present) – an evening programming block airing encores of PBS Kids movies and specials, and themed mini-marathons, typically from 7 to 9 pm on Saturdays and Sundays (formerly also on Fridays). Exclusive to the 24/7 PBS Kids Channel.

Former

• The Game (October 7, 1996 – September 6, 1999) – an afternoon programming block aimed at children ages 6 to 8. Aired on PTV.
• PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch (September 30, 2000 – September 5, 2004) – a Saturday morning block consisting of six animated series produced by the Canadian animation studio, Nelvana Limited.
• PBS Kids Go! (October 11, 2004 – October 7, 2013) – an afternoon programming block aimed at children ages 6 to 8.
• PBS Kids Preschool Block (September 4, 2006 – October 7, 2013) – a morning programming block aimed at preschoolers.

Current programming

The following PBS Kids programs are in production and airing on PBS stations or online. Programs from both the PBS Kids Preschool Block and PBS Kids Go! are listed because they are all part of the PBS Kids brand and included on the official PBS Kids site.

• Arthur (September 2, 1996–present)
• The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (September 6, 2010–present)
• Curious George (September 4, 2006–present)
• Dinosaur Train (September 7, 2009–present)
• Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood (September 3, 2012–present)
• Donkey Hodie (May 3, 2021–present)
• Elinor Wonders Why (September 7, 2020–present)
• Hero Elementary (June 1, 2020–present)
• Lyla in the Loop (February 5, 2024–present)
• Mecha Builders (May 13, 2024–present)
• Milo (October 1, 2024–present)
• Molly of Denali (July 15, 2019-present)
• Odd Squad (November 26, 2014–present)
• Peg + Cat (October 7, 2013–present)
• Rosie's Rules (October 3, 2022–present)
• Sesame Street (September 4, 2000–present)
• Super Why! (September 3, 2007–present)
• Wild Kratts (January 3, 2011–present)
• WordGirl (September 3, 2007–present)
• Work It Out Wombats! (February 6, 2023–present)
• Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum (November 11, 2019-present)

Former programming

The following programs are no longer being made. Some of them may still be broadcast as reruns on some PBS stations or other channels.

• 3-2-1 Contact (1980–1992)
• Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2005)
• The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon (1994–1999)
• Adventures with Kanga Roddy (1999–2001)
• Angelina Ballerina (2002–2003)
• Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps (2009–2016)
• Animalia (2007–2009)
• Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series (2001–2005)
• Auto-B-Good (2005–2006)
• Barney & Friends (1992–2016)
• The Berenstain Bears (2003–2007)
• Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures (2008)
• Between the Lions (2000–2011)
• Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993–1998)
• The Big Comfy Couch (1992–2006)
• Bob the Builder (2015–2018)
• Boohbah (2004–2007)
• Caillou (2000–2019)
• The Charlie Horse Music Pizza (1998)
• Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000–2016)
• Clifford’s Puppy Days (2003–2016)
• Cyberchase (2002–2017)
• Danger Rangers (2005–2006)
• Design Squad (2007–2012)
• The Dooley and Pals Show (2000–2003)
• DragonflyTV (2002–2009)
• Dragon Tales (1999–2010)
• The Electric Company (1971–1985)
• The Electric Company (2009–2016)
• Franny’s Feet (2006–2016)
• Ghostwriter (1992–1995)
• Groundling Marsh (1995–1999)
• Hello Mrs. Cherrywinkle (1999-2001)
• The Huggabug Club (1995–2000)
• It's a Big Big World (2006–2010)
• Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks (2003–2008)
• Jay Jay the Jet Plane (2001–2005)
• Katie and Orbie (1995–1997)
• The Kidsongs Television Show (1994–1998)
• Kratts' Creatures (1996-2000)
• Lamb Chop's Play-Along (1992–1997)
• ‘’Liberty’s Kids’’ (2002–2004)
• Lomax, the Hound of Music (2008)
• Make Way for Noddy (2002–2010)
• Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies (2007–2008)
• Martha Speaks (2008–2016)
• Maya & Miguel (2004–2008)
• Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968–2001)
• Newton's Apple (1983–1999)
• Noddy (1998–2002)
• Peep and the Big Wide World (2007–2011)
• Postcards from Buster (2004–2012)
• The Puzzle Place (1995–1999)
• Raggs (2008)
• Reading Rainbow (1983–2009)
• Redwall (2001–2002)
• The Saddle Club (2001–2011)
• Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (2001–2005)
• SeeMore's Playhouse (2006–2007)
• SciGirls (September 6, 2010–June 23, 2023)
• Sid the Science Kid (2008–2016)
• Signing Time! (2006–2008)
• Square One Television (1987–1994)
• Storytime (1994–1997)
• Teletubbies (1998–2008)
• Theodore Tugboat (1993–2002)
• Thomas and Friends (2013–2017)
• Tots TV (1993–1998)
• Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (1991–1996)
• Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? (1996–1998)
• Wild Animal Baby Explorers (2010–2012)
• Wimzie's House (1997–2001)
• Wish*a*roo Park (1999)
• Wishbone (1995–2001)
• WordWorld (2007–2019)
• Zoboomafoo (1999–2008)
• ZOOM (1999 version) (1999–2007)
• The Zula Patrol (2005–2009)

Sprout

• Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps (2009–2016)
• The Berenstain Bears (2005–2016)
• Bob the Builder (2005–2018)
• Caillou (2005–2019)