KPTS and PBS are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children by providing the highest quality programming and learning environment for children. PBS' children's programs on KPTS are non-violent, age-appropriate and offer positive role models for children to learn from and grow with. The series' characters emulate good behavior towards one another and demonstrate respect and tolerance towards family members, peers and other individuals.

PBS Children’s programming on KPTS has earned the unanimous endorsement of parents, children, industry leaders and teachers. PBS' children's programs consistently earn more prestigious awards than any other broadcast or cable network. The year 2006 marked the ninth consecutive year that PBS earned more Daytime Emmys for its children's programming than any other broadcast or cable network. Sesame Street has now won a total of 109 Daytime Emmys, more than any other program in the history of the Emmy competition. 2006 also brought a Grammy Award for Songs from the Neighborhood - The Music of Mister Rogers in the "Best Musical Album for Children" category.