It was launched on September 28, 2009, as a spin-off of Nickelodeon's long-running preschool programming block of the same name, which has aired since 1988.
The channel features original series and reruns of programming from Nickelodeon's weekday morning lineup.
A late-night programming block aimed at parents, NickMom, aired on Nick Jr. from October 1, 2012 to September 28, 2015.
[1][2] The channel replaced Noggin, which was relaunched as a streaming service in 2015 and acts as a separate sister brand.
Noggin's programming is distinct from the Nick Jr. channel's; it mainly carried pre-teen-oriented programs at its launch,[3] and its 2015 streaming service features a variety of exclusive series.