YouTube is a huge library of kids' videos. But next to good cartoons it's easy to stumble on pointless, overly loud or simply unsuitable clips — and the recommendation algorithm has no idea your child is four.
We've picked 10 channels trusted by millions of parents over the years. They build language, teach counting and understanding emotions — and stay calm and easy to follow for preschoolers.
How we chose the channels
- Only official channels of studios and educational organisations
- A clear age range — from 1 to 6
- Calm pace, simple language and easy-to-follow stories
- Real value: language, numbers, emotions, social skills, curiosity
- No scary scenes, rudeness or grown-up jokes
10 channels for preschoolers
Popular songs, nursery rhymes and simple learning stories about baby JJ and his family. The animation is bright, so short sessions work best.
- builds language and listening
- teaches basics: colours, counting, daily routines
- simple, clear animation
The legendary educational show with Elmo, Cookie Monster and Big Bird, made by the non-profit Sesame Workshop.
- social skills
- emotions and friendship
- letters, numbers, logic
Simple, catchy songs in English, created by English teachers especially for the youngest learners.
- language development
- new words and phrases
- calm pace and simple animation
Cheerful BBC stories where numbers are the characters. They make counting and early maths easy to grasp.
- learning numbers
- logic and counting
- visual examples
Simple, kind stories about family, friends and everyday life. Episodes are short — about five minutes.
- relatable everyday situations
- language development
- short episodes
Explore the world with Blippi: vehicles, jobs, animals and more — in real places, not just in animation.
- real objects and situations
- broadens horizons
- great for curious kids
The official channel of America's public broadcaster: educational cartoons and shows for little ones, such as Daniel Tiger.
- builds independence
- helps understand emotions
- a safe, trusted environment
Kind, funny stories about friendship and the adventures of mischievous Masha. The cartoon comes in many languages.
- teaches kindness and helping others
- sparks imagination
- clear, short episodes
Adventures at the Squirrel Club from the BBC: the animals earn badges for new skills and important life lessons.
- teamwork
- respect and kindness
- simple, clear lessons
The educational channel of the non-profit Khan Academy: reading, counting and first steps in learning.
- reading, maths, logic
- thinking skills
- calm, high-quality content
Ages are a rough guide. Watch a couple of episodes yourself — you know your child best. For a quick way to check any new channel, see “5 simple questions: should you allow this channel?”.
Why these channels
- child_careRight for preschoolersPace, language and stories are made for children aged 1 to 6.
- verified_userSafe, high-quality contentThese are official channels of well-known studios and educational organisations.
- psychologyThey build useful skillsLanguage, counting, emotions, social skills and curiosity about the world.
- groupsTrusted by millions of parentsFamilies around the world have watched these channels for years.
How much is enough
Even the best channel can't replace play, time outdoors and talking together. The World Health Organization recommends:
More in “How much screen time does a preschooler need”.
How to make watching worthwhile
At least the first few times: you'll see whether the channel fits and can talk about what you watched.
What did you like? What did the character do? That turns a video into a conversation, not background noise.
Sing along and copy the moves — especially with English-language channels.
Background video gets in the way of play and focus. Put it on to watch, switch it off when you're done.
How to add these channels to Mitti-GO
- Open the parent area from the Profile tab — with your PIN or Face ID.
- Manage Content → add a channel. Find it by name, @handle or link — or pick it from Mitti GO's suggestions.
- Allow the whole channel or only the playlists you want — for example, just the English songs.
- Done. Your child sees only the channels you added, and Shorts are off by default.
In Mitti-GO your child sees only the channels you chose: no random recommendations, no comments and no way out to YouTube.
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