Ms. Rachel Scores First at Children’s and Family Emmy Awards Nominations

The 2026 Children’s and Family Emmy Awards nominations are out, and beloved preschool show Ms. Rachel is in the spotlight with its first Emmy nods. Ms. Rachel is up for the best preschool, children’s, or family viewing series, as well as the best writing in a preschool or children’s series category.

Some other notable nominees include familiar faces like June Squibb, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, the duo from ‘Heartstopper’ – Kit Connor and Joe Locke, Jude Law, Cynthia Erivo, John Lithgow, Maya Rudolph, John C. Reilly, Amber Riley, and Ana Gasteyer.

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, known for presenting the Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, has announced that the fourth annual ceremony is set to take place in New York at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall on March 1 and 2, 2026.

This year, the Children’s and Family Emmys have made some changes to their categories, combining the best single role voice performance and multiple role voice performance in preschool programs into a single category for better focus and recognition. It’s an exciting time for children’s and family entertainment, and these nominations give a glimpse into the diverse and talented offerings in this genre.