EKids

eKids Preschool

eKids (Formerly KIN For Children (1983-1995), KIN 4Kids (1995-1997), and KIN Kids (1997-2008) is a Durian children's network launched by KIN Communications on November 1st, 1983.

## History

### Launch of eKids Preschool and 2010-present

On September 2nd, 2009, KIN Communications announced that it would move all of it's preschool programming over to eKids Preschool, which would launch on October 15th, 2009. The eKids name and it's predecessors was previously used to brand all children's content on KIN's service.

A series of bumpers and promos were produced to promote the premiere of Wild Kratts on eKids, which lasted from late-December 2010 to the show's premiere on February 7th, 2011. The promotional bumpers would still be played on eKids until December 2013.

## Monthly Themes

From January 1997 to 2000, eKids featured themes based on topics such as family, sports, music, and holidays, particularly during it's preschool programming. A random character from a different show would be chosen to do the Word of the Day.

To view the monthly themes, click here.

## Programming

### Current Programming

* 101 Dalmatian Street (August 12th, 2019-)
* Adventure Time (August 30th, 2010-)
* Amphibia (October 5th, 2019-)
* Arthur (October 7th, 1996-)
* Being Ian (September 15th, 2007-)
* Big Blue (January 17th, 2022-)
* Big City Greens (December 4th, 2018-)
* Care Bears: Unlock The Magic (July 8th, 2019-)
* Cyberchase (March 20th, 2003-)
* DuckTales (October 1st, 2017-)
* Gravity Falls (October 12th, 2013-)
* Jacob Two Two (September 15th, 2007-)
* Jane and the Dragon (August 4th, 2008-)
* Looney Tunes (November 1st, 1983-)
* Regular Show (November 1st, 2010)
* SciGirls (July 1st, 2011-)
* SpongeBob SquarePants (January 1st, 2000-)
* The Owl House (October 1st, 2020-)
* Tom and Jerry (November 1st, 1983-)
* Wild Kratts (February 7th, 2011-)
* WordGirl (March 4th, 2009-)

### Former Programming

* 101 Dalmatians: The Series (November 9th, 1998 - December 1st, 2001)
* All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series (January 18th, 1999 - February 8th, 2003)
* Are You Afraid of The Dark? (October 1st, 1992 - October 31st, 2001)
* Barney and Friends (November 1st, 1992 - October 15th, 2009, moved to eKids Preschool)
* Caillou (January 5th, 1999 - October 15th, 2009, moved to eKids Preschool)
* Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-lot (November 1st, 2007 - October 15th, 2009, moved to eKids Preschool)
* Cow and Chicken (May 8th, 1999 - May 9th, 2003)
* Dexter's Laboratory (October 1st, 2000 - September 8th, 2008)
* Dragon Tales (November 1st, 1999 - September 15th, 2008)
* Ed, Edd n Eddy (July 8th, 1999 - September 15th, 2013)
* Elliot Moose (April 12th, 2001 - September 15th, 2007)
* Fanboy and Chum Chum (April 9th, 2009 - July 7th, 2015)
* Fireman Sam (September 1st, 1991 - October 15th, 2009, moved to eKids Preschool)
* George Shrinks (December 12th, 2004 - January 9th, 2010)
* Hey Arnold (February 8th, 2001 - December 15th, 2007)
* In The Night Garden (May 1st, 2007 - October 15th, 2009, moved to eKids Preschool)
* Jakers! (October 9th, 2004 - September 8th, 2016)
* Johnny Bravo (January 4th, 1998 - September 21st, 2007)
* Krypto the Superdog (August 26th, 2006 - October 9th, 2013)
* Lamb Chop's Play Along (January 2nd, 1993 - October 9th, 2000)
* Lassie & Friends (October 8th, 2012 - September 8th, 2018)
* Madeline (September 1st, 1994 - November 1st, 2008)
* Make Way for Noddy (December 6th, 2004 - October 15th, 2009, moved to eKids Preschool)
* Maya and Miguel (May 5th, 2005 - January 14th, 2022)
* Pearlie (October 8th, 2010 - September 5th, 2014)
* Postcards from Buster (September 8th, 2005 - July 8th, 2011)
* Rupert (September 1st, 1991 - July 31st, 2008)
* Sagwa the Chinese Siamese Cat (July 1st, 2002 - November 20th, 2008)
* Sesame Street (November 1st, 1983 - October 15th, 2009, moved to eKids Preschool)
* Strawberry Shortcake (June 6th, 2004 - October 15th, 2009, moved to eKids Preschool)
* Sushi Pack (October 8th, 2008 - July 24th, 2017)
* Thomas and Friends (January 17th, 1994 - October 15th, 2009, moved to eKids Preschool)
* Turbo Dogs (September 8th, 2007 - August 9th, 2019)
* What's With Andy? (August 7th, 2003 - December 12th, 2010)
* Willa's Wild Life (January 18th, 2009 - October 15th, 2009, moved to eKids Preschool)
* Wimzie's House (September 18th, 1995 - December 3rd, 2004)
* Wishbone (November 1st, 1995 - January 8th, 2001)
* Zoboomafoo (July 8th, 1999 - October 15th, 2009, moved to eKids Preschool)
* Zoom (May 3rd, 1999 - October 6th, 2008)