PBS KIDS Games
PBS KIDS Games is a free collection of educational games for children ages 2 to 8.
What PBS KIDS Games is
PBS KIDS Games is a free collection of educational games for children ages 2 to 8. Its app listing describes more than 280 curriculum-based games across subjects including math, reading, science, and art, with play available in English and Spanish. The website's catalog includes Stu's Delivery Service, City Island Adventure Game, and Carl's Collections. Its Building Games topic includes Marble Run, Toy Maker, and Alma Train Game. The service is available on the web and through Android and iOS apps; PBS also describes its apps as a way to watch and play while on the go.
An account is not required to use PBS services, although an account can save progress, settings, or created content. PBS says it does not collect information that by itself directly identifies a child, but may collect information about game activity, videos watched, pages viewed, and links clicked. It says usernames are moderated to discourage personal information and account passwords are encrypted. The listed plan is free, with no free trial. PBS identifies itself as a private nonprofit corporation.
Good
- More than 280 curriculum-based games are listed.
- Games cover math, reading, science, and art.
- Children can play in English or Spanish.
- An account is not required.
Watch out
- PBS may collect game activity, viewing, page, and link data.
- Services are for personal use, not commercial exploitation.
- No free trial is offered.
Who it suits
PBS KIDS Games suits children ages 2 to 8 and families looking for games across several learning areas. It is available to children who prefer either English or Spanish.
Verdict
PBS KIDS Games offers a broad set of learning games for young children on web and mobile. Families should consider PBS's stated data collection and personal-use terms alongside the account-free access.
Plans and prices
From PBS KIDS Games's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| PBS KIDS Games | Free | 280+ educational games · for ages 2–8 · web games and Android app |
The facts
Each one read from PBS KIDS Games's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Account requirement
- PBS says an account is not required to use its services, though an account may be used to save progress, settings, or created content.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Data use
- PBS says it may collect information about game activity, videos watched, pages viewed, and links clicked within its services.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Game catalog
- The games page lists games including Stu's Delivery Service, City Island Adventure Game, and Carl's Collections.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Game categories
- The games catalog includes a Building Games topic page with games such as Marble Run, Toy Maker, and Alma Train Game.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- The app listing describes more than 280 free curriculum-based games for children ages 2 to 8.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The PBS KIDS Games app listing says children can play in English and Spanish.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Learning areas
- The app listing describes games for math, reading, science, and art, among other subjects.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- PBS says it does not collect information that on its own directly identifies a child.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PBS KIDS says it helps children ages 2 to 8 learn lessons through educational media.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- PBS says usernames are moderated to discourage personal information and passwords are encrypted when users create an account.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support contact
- PBS lists [email protected] as a contact for questions about its privacy policy.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Use limit
- PBS's terms state that the services are for personal use and may not be exploited for commercial purposes.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Arlington, Virginia, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- PBS identifies itself as a private nonprofit corporation founded in 1969.checked 7 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Mobile app
- PBS KIDS describes its apps page as a way to watch and play PBS KIDS on the go.checked 7 Oct 2026
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