- Universal Kids launch schedule announced
September 7, 2017 | Universal Kids has updated their website again today. Their launch line-up has also been announced.
- Universal Kids unveils logo, updated website, new series
August 23, 2017 | The new network name for Sprout, Universal Kids, launches on September 9th. They have officially released their new logo and a slew of new series that will join the network.
- Sprout rebranding to Universal Kids
May 1, 2017 | Starting September 9, NBCUniversal will rebrand the Sprout preschool network into Universal Kids.
- NBCUniversal Acquires Full Ownership of Sprout
November 13, 2013 | The NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group today announced that it has increased its stake to full ownership of Sprout, the first 24-hour preschool network, following a buyout of its remaining partners at PBS and HIT Television Ventures, a company controlled by Apax Funds.
- Sprout Debuts “The Super Sproutlet Show” Block on February 14
February 1, 2012 | Sprout will premiere The Super Sproutlet Show – an entertaining, interactive two-hour block of programming designed to help preschoolers and their families recognize the importance of healthy living.
- “Pajanimals” Premieres October 10 on Sprout
September 26, 2011 | Sprout will premiere the Pajanimals, a new, full-length series co-produced by Sprout, the Jim Henson Company, and Northern Ireland’s Sixteen South Television, on Monday, October 10.
- Sprout Celebrates Earth Week with “dirtgirlworld” Marathon
April 5, 2011 | 24-hour preschool television channel Sprout is celebrating Earth Week with a variety of special events and green activities, including a live appearance by Richard Blais, latest winner of Bravo’s Emmy Award-winning show Top Chef, on Friday, April 22 during Sprout’s The Sunny Side Up Show.
- Sprout Celebrates the Holidays With Elmo and Movies
November 18, 2010 | Sprout is celebrating the holiday season by welcoming everybody’s favorite furry red monster, Sesame Street’s Elmo, to The Sunny Side Up Show on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.
- Sprout Debuts “Driver Dan’s Story Train” on November 1
October 6, 2010 | Sprout will premiere Driver Dan’s Story Train exclusively in the U.S. on Monday, November 1.
- Sprout Celebrates Fifth Birthday With New Series “Noodle and Doodle”
July 27, 2010 | In celebration of the network’s fifth birthday, Sprout will premiere its first-ever, long-form original series Noodle and Doodle on Saturday, September 25.
- “Sprout’s Wiggly Waffle” Block Debuts August 24
July 29, 2009 | Sprout will debut Sprout's Wiggly Waffle, hosted by the most beloved family entertainers in the world, The Wiggles, on Monday, August 24
- New Short-Form Series “Pajanimals” Debuts on PBS Kids Sprout
October 6, 2008 | PBS KIDS Sprout will debut Pajanimals, the newest group of puppet characters from The Jim Henson Company, Sunday, November 2.
- PBS Kids Sprout Launches New Preschool Network Today
September 26, 2005 | PBS KIDS Sprout today announced the launch of the new 24/7 preschool network and its website making PBS KIDS Sprout the perfect place for parents and their little ones to enjoy the wonders of early childhood -- anytime, anywhere.
- PBS Kids Sprout Launches On Demand on Comcast
April 4, 2005 | It's the start of something big for families of preschoolers as Comcast Corporation, PBS, Sesame Workshop and HIT Entertainment today announced the launch of PBS KIDS Sprout.
- Comcast, HIT, PBS & Sesame Workshop Announce Plans to Launch 24-Hour Preschool Channel
October 20, 2004 | Comcast Corporation, HIT Entertainment PLC, PBS and Sesame Workshop today announced plans to launch a 24-hour digital cable television channel for preschool-aged children and companion video-on-demand service.
