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PBS KIDS Games
Arlington, Virginia, United States
What it is
PBS KIDS Games is a free collection of curriculum-based games for children ages 2 to 8. Its app listing describes more than 280 games covering math, reading, science, art, and other subjects, with play available in English and Spanish. The web catalog includes Stu's Delivery Service, City Island Adventure Game, and Carl's Collections. A Building Games section includes Marble Run, Toy Maker, and Alma Train Game. PBS describes its apps as a way to watch and play PBS KIDS while away from home.
The service is listed for web, Android, iOS, and Windows, with no free trial. An account is not required, though PBS says one may be used to save progress, settings, or created content. PBS says it does not collect information that directly identifies a child on its own, but may collect activity such as games played, videos watched, pages viewed, and links clicked. Usernames are moderated to discourage personal information, and passwords are encrypted when an account is created. PBS identifies itself as a private nonprofit corporation founded in 1969.
For and against
For
- More than 280 curriculum-based games
- Covers math, reading, science, and art
- Play available in English and Spanish
- An account is not required
Against
- No free trial is offered
- PBS may collect activity within its services
- Services are for personal, not commercial, use
The verdict
PBS KIDS Games offers a broad set of free learning games for young children across web and listed mobile platforms. Families should note that PBS may collect activity within its services and limits use to personal purposes.
Who it suits
It suits children ages 2 to 8 and families seeking free games across several learning subjects. English and Spanish play options are listed.
Plans and prices
PBS KIDS Games
280+ educational games · for ages 2–8 · web games and Android app
Read 7 Oct 2026 · pbskids.org
On the record
- 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.pbskids.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Data use
- PBS says it may collect information about game activity, videos watched, pages viewed, and links clicked within its services.pbskids.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Game catalog
- The games page lists games including Stu's Delivery Service, City Island Adventure Game, and Carl's Collections.pbskids.org · read 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.pbskids.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- The app listing describes more than 280 free curriculum-based games for children ages 2 to 8.play.google.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The PBS KIDS Games app listing says children can play in English and Spanish.play.google.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Learning areas
- The app listing describes games for math, reading, science, and art, among other subjects.play.google.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Maker
- PBS identifies itself as a private nonprofit corporation founded in 1969.pbs.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Mobile app
- PBS KIDS describes its apps page as a way to watch and play PBS KIDS on the go.pbskids.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- PBS says it does not collect information that on its own directly identifies a child.pbskids.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PBS KIDS says it helps children ages 2 to 8 learn lessons through educational media.pbskids.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- PBS says usernames are moderated to discourage personal information and passwords are encrypted when users create an account.pbskids.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support contact
- PBS lists [email protected] as a contact for questions about its privacy policy.pbskids.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Use limit
- PBS's terms state that the services are for personal use and may not be exploited for commercial purposes.pbskids.org · read 7 Oct 2026
