Best Preschool TV Shows

Last updated: June 10, 2025

Looking for great TV picks for your preschooler but not sure where to start? Then you've come to the right place! Here are five tips for picking your preschooler's first TV shows. For kids who've never watched TV before, every show is a new show, so you can take your pick of classics and hidden gems, as well as the latest things on PBS Kids or Disney Junior. From interactive shows to sing-along and musical TV to shows that help teach early reading skills, there's a ton of stuff to choose from. For even more educational shows, check out this list.

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Alphablocks

age 2+

Short, playful videos help preschoolers learn phonics.

Netflix , CBeebies Educational (2010)

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Barney's World TV Show Poster: Barney, a purple dinosaur, holds a glowing heart with Baby Bop and Billy dinosaurs in the background

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Barney's World

age 2+

Iconic dino returns with positive social-emotional lessons.

Max Educational (2024)

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Bea's Block TV: Block friends Bea, Lexie and Ty stand in a line outside the treehouse that hosts the Kindness Club.

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Bea's Block

age 2+

Neighborly kindness, empathy shine in fab preschool series.

Max Kids' Animation (2024)

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CoComelon

age 2+

Solid YouTube nursery rhyme song sensation comes to TV.

Netflix Music Videos (2020)

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Cocomelon Lane TV Poster: JJ, a white preschool aged boy, stands with his friends

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CoComelon Lane

age 2+

More substance, same nursery rhymes in OK preschool show.

Netflix Educational (2023)

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Dee & Friends in Oz TV show poster: Dee stands on rainbow brick road with friends Tin Man, Scarecrow and Lion in front of school castle.

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Dee & Friends in Oz

age 2+

Vibrant musical encourages kids to be their best selves.

Netflix Kids Musical TV (2024)

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Get Rolling with Otis

age 2+

Sweet, gentle barnyard show teaches preschoolers empathy.

Apple TV Educational (2021)

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Hello, Jack!: The Kindness Show

age 2+

Sunny show helps preschoolers practice kindness.

Apple TV Educational (2021)

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Kinderwood

age 2+

Whimsical preschool lessons with oodles of charm.

Noggin Educational (2020)

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Lu and the Bally Bunch TV Show: Lu, Biba, Gus, Barnaby, Elodie, and Declan smile

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Lu & the Bally Bunch

age 2+

Cute bugs help preschoolers identify big feelings.

Max Educational (2025)

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Ms. Rachel TV: Ms. Rachel has her hands on her face and an open mouth as she stares excitedly into the camera, in front of a multi-colored background.

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Ms. Rachel

age 2+

Outstanding musical shorts show kids the fun of learning.

Netflix Educational (2025)

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Remy and Boo

age 2+

Sweet preschool show has great social-emotional lessons.

Universal Kids Kids' Animation (2020)

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Sesame Street

age 2+

Classic show endures changes, but learning content remains.

PBS , Max Educational (1969)

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Silly Sundays TV show poster: Hugo, Sonia and Mel stand on a boat made of a watermelon slice.

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Silly Sundays

age 2+

Fabulous feel-good show highlights the joy of family time.

Max Kids' Animation (2025)

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Timmy Time

age 2+

Cute series has positive social messages for tots.

Disney Channel Kids' Animation (2009)

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Twirlywoos

age 2+

Charming humor and vocabulary learning for youngest kids.

Netflix , CBeebies Educational (2015)

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Yo Gabba GabbaLand! TV Poster Image: a girl stands in the center of Foofa, Brobee, Toodee, Plex, and Muno

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Yo Gabba GabbaLand!

age 2+

Preschool party dances on with same positive lessons.

Apple TV Variety Show (2024)

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Alma's Way

age 3+

Sweet show celebrates Puerto Rican culture, problem solving.

PBS Kids Educational (2021)

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Bali

age 3+

Puppy preschooler learns lots from fantastic role models.

Online Kids' Animation (2010)

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Blue's Clues & You!

age 3+

Engaging reboot teaches preschoolers prereading skills.

Nickelodeon Kids' Animation (2019)

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