Sprout

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== 1997-present ==
=== 1997-2003 ===
On September 5, 1997, Universal Kids launched its weekday morning preschool block every day with Sprout, airing preschool programming aimed at children from 2 to 5 years old. The bumpers and graphics were mirrored from CBBC in the UK from 1997-2002.
On February 4, 1999, a spin-off channel, also called "Sprout" was launched to compete with Paramount Pictures' and Children's Television Workshop's (now called Sesame Workshop) Noggin channel.
=== 2003-present ===
==== 2003-2015 ====
In 2003, Sprout recieved a new logo that was designed in watercolor. The bumpers and graphics were designed by Primal Screen. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4y5iMef8tQ) In April 2005, Sprout received a new rebranding. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cSihgoLD1o) On September 21, 2009, Sprout rebranded again (Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gYjbhbdR_Y and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0CjnNtwS8Y)
==== 2015-present ====
In September 2015, Sprout rebranded with an updated logo, and a fresh new rebrand by Oishii Creative. The rebrand lasted until August 2022.