The Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program had been awarded annually between 1985 and 2021.
Nickelodeon had the most awards of any television network (9).
An exception was the 2006 ceremony, where six nominees were announced.
TV specials had been known to appear on the list, as well as shows appearing at multiple years, despite having lasted only one season.
In November 2021, it was announced that all Daytime Emmy categories honoring children's programming would be retired in favor of a separate Children's and Family Emmy Awards ceremony that was held starting in 2022.