Sprout

Sprout (formerly PBS Kids Sprout) is an American pay television channel aimed at children aged 2–11. It is owned by the NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast. The channel was launched on September 26, 2005.

The network was first launched as a joint venture between PBS, Comcast, Sesame Workshop, and HIT Entertainment devoted to children's television programming aimed at a preschool audience. Following Comcast's purchase of NBCUniversal, the company gradually bought out the remaining owners' shares in the channel, reaching full ownership in 2013. The network's operations were subsequently relocated from Philadelphia to New York City and the "PBS Kids" name was dropped from its branding.

It airs Thomas & Friends on September 26, 2005 until September 26, 2015. It is unknown if the show would air on Universal Kids even though it also airs on Nick Jr..