Best Preschool TV Shows

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.

Network: Netflix , CBeebies (2010)
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.

Network: Max (2024)
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CoComelon Lane

age 2+

More substance, same nursery rhymes in OK preschool show.

Network: Netflix (2023)
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.

Network: Netflix (2024)
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Get Rolling with Otis

age 2+

Sweet, gentle barnyard show teaches preschoolers empathy.

Network: Apple TV+ (2021)
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Hello, Jack!: The Kindness Show

age 2+

Sunny show helps preschoolers practice kindness.

Network: Apple TV+ (2021)
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Kinderwood

age 2+

Whimsical preschool lessons with oodles of charm.

Network: Noggin (2020)
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Remy and Boo

age 2+

Sweet preschool show has great social-emotional lessons.

Network: Universal Kids (2020)
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Sesame Street

age 2+

Classic show endures changes, but learning content remains.

Network: PBS , Max (1969)
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Timmy Time

age 2+

Cute series has positive social messages for tots.

Network: Disney Channel (2009)
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Twirlywoos

age 2+

Charming humor and vocabulary learning for youngest kids.

Network: Netflix , CBeebies (2015)
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Alma's Way

age 3+

Sweet show celebrates Puerto Rican culture, problem solving.

Network: PBS Kids (2021)
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Bali

age 3+

Puppy preschooler learns lots from fantastic role models.

Network: Online (2010)
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Blue's Clues & You!

age 3+

Engaging reboot teaches preschoolers prereading skills.

Network: Nickelodeon (2019)
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Bluey Book Reads

age 3+

Learning, life skills in animated readings of Bluey books.

Network: YouTube (2024)
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Bubble Guppies

age 3+

Cheerful aqua tots teach kids good social lessons.

Network: Nickelodeon (2011)
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Busytown Mysteries

age 3+

Richard Scarry's beloved characters solve kid-size queries.

Network: CBS (2007)
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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That

age 3+

Funny feline makes natural science fun for kids.

Network: PBS Kids (2010)
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Clangers

age 3+

Endearing remake of classic has a galaxy's worth of charm.

Network: Universal Kids , CBeebies (2015)
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Clifford the Big Red Dog

age 3+

Favorite canine returns in exceptional series reboot.

Network: PBS Kids , Amazon Prime Video (2019)