If you’re a parent trying to find an affordable, safe and engaging way to keep your kids entertained, you’re not alone. Many families want kids TV channels that offer educational, age-appropriate programming, without relying on unpredictable YouTube videos or paying for dozens of channels they never watch.
That’s where DIRECTV’s MyKids™ Genre Pack comes in. It’s a simple, low-cost way to get all the best kids TV channels in one place.
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What Is the MyKids™ Genre Pack from DIRECTV?
The MyKids Genre Pack is a curated kids-only TV plan featuring top children’s television networks and family-friendly shows. It’s designed for households that want:
- A safer viewing experience for kids
- A mix of educational and entertaining programs
- Content suitable for kids of all ages – toddlers, kids, tweens and teens
- A budget-friendly alternative to full TV packages
With MyKids, you can get only the channels your family will actually watch – and skip the rest.
How Much Does the MyKids™ TV Plan Cost?
The MyKids Genre Pack is just $19.99/mo. You can also try it out with a 5-day free trial, and you’re free to cancel anytime.
It’s one of the simplest and most affordable ways to get premium children’s programming without overpaying for a full channel lineup.
What Kids TV Channels Are Included?
DIRECTV’s MyKids™ plan includes 10+ of the most popular kids TV channels, covering everything from classic cartoons and early-learning programming to hit shows for older kids.
Even better, MyKids includes Disney+ Basic at no extra cost, giving your family access to a massive library of Disney movies, Pixar films and fan-favorite kid shows.
Here’s the full list of channels in the MyKids Genre Pack:
- BabyFirst TV (Ch. 293) – Early-learning programming for babies and toddlers
- Boomerang (Ch. 298) – Classic cartoons the whole family will love
- Cartoon Network (Ch. 296) – Animated hits for kids and teens
- Discovery Family Channel (Ch. 294) – Family-friendly shows and toy-focused programming
- Disney Channel (Ch. 290) – Popular series and movies for kids and tweens
- Disney Jr. (Ch. 289) – Preschool-focused educational entertainment
- Disney XD (Ch. 292) – Animated and live-action series for older kids
- LooLoo Kids (Ch. 293) – Sing-alongs and nursery rhymes
- MeTV TOONs (Ch. 293) – Nostalgic animated hits
- Nick Jr. (Ch. 301) – Learning-based shows for young children
- Nickelodeon (Ch. 299) – Top kids shows and family hits
- NickToons (Ch. 302) – Animated Nickelodeon classics
- TeenNick (Ch. 303) – Shows geared towards teens and preteens
Get Top Kids Television Channels with MyKids™
From Disney Channel original movies and TV series to the Looney Tunes and preschool learning, you can feel confident that your children are getting safe and engaging content with MyKids from DIRECTV.
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