Ask HN: Is there any “PBS Kids” alternatives these days?

I think that was the only channel that had the perfect mix of education and being attractive for children, that got discontinued.

Any other alternative’s?

That’s the one redeeming value of streaming services these days: the old stuff you know and love is still around. The one problem is that you have to queue it up for kids rather than just flipping on the channel but that’s certainly not the worst fate.

I just put on YouTube kids and let the algorithm take the wheel. What could go wrong?

Curiosity Stream might be worth a look. I have a 6 year old, and her youtube history isn't what I'd hoped. I have to look through things with her though. Space stuff, dinosaurs and animals help. It still loses her attention though.

Reading to her is much better. That one on one attention is a drug.

And "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" kicks ass. Have the "Princess Bride", "Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nihm" and "Rascal" lined up.

Roblox and Minecraft are great too, if you just want a time sink with a little creativity. Can teach them to build their own game with Roblox. My 6 year old is a little too young yet, didn't go well when I tried. She likes to play though.

Best of luck....

CBeebies/CBBC? Not sure what access is like outside the UK.