Is there a “minimalistic” streaming service where I go AFTER I have selected a show, search for it, and watch it, without seeing all other million shows available in the process? I can handle the wall of enticing videos on offer, but small children can’t really.
I turned off images on YT and this helped a lot.
You can also just download videos and watch offline.
Sounds like you want something like a DVD collection, but digital?
How small are they? I’ve been on and off all major services and they all rely on keeping you hooked. Sounds more like a question on media education, not minimalism
I mostly use BlueRay etc. from the library with the children. We pick together and eventually watch one episode at a time for series.
Alternatively, you could pre-select some acceptable choices in a favorite like “my list” on Netflix.
I guess that’s what @Double_A suggests.
Both those options require parental guidance and won’t work if the kid alone has the hands on the remote (or mouse or tablet).
may some add on in Kodi can help you. it works like a media library