Ms. Rachel’s moving to Netflix. The YouTube star toddlers love is part of a revolution in kids’ TV [Video]

Move over Hollywood flicks and sitcom faves, there’s a new player in the world of streaming and she’s bringing her trademark overalls and pink headband.

Children’s YouTube star Ms. Rachel has announced a new partnership with Netflix. Starting Jan. 27, the streaming giant will release a four-part series featuring the popular content creator. The first four episodes consist of a “curated compilation” of Ms. Rachel’s YouTube videos. Netflix is set to release more episodes throughout the year. 

With over 13 million subscribers, Ms. Rachel, whose real name is Rachel Accurso, has built a dedicated following among toddlers and preschoolers. The former pre-school music teacher who connects with her young audience through songs, skits and puppets joins a growing list of independent YouTubers partnering with streaming platforms in a way that’s changing children’s media.

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