Is Sesame Street appropriate for children?

# Sesame Street – Parent Guide Sesame Street is an excellent choice for preschoolers, featuring beloved muppet and human characters who teach letters, numbers, and social skills through songs, games, and humor. There's no violence, scary content, or inappropriate language—it's designed specifically for young children's development and is completely safe for all ages.

What age is Sesame Street suitable for?

Our verdict for Sesame Street is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Sesame Street safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

None

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

1969

Rating

TV-Y

Genre

Kids, Comedy

Synopsis

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.

Cast

Frank Oz

Bert

Sonia Manzano

Maria Figueroa Rodriguez

Roscoe Orman

Gordon Robinson

Martin P. Robinson

Telly Monster/Aloysius Snuffleupagus/Irvine/Slimey (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

Calm, conversational pacing with a mix of live-action segments and simple animations, designed to hold attention without overwhelming young viewers.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Yes

Ages 6–8

Yes

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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