best breed for very young children

[TreeFever]

Crested Polish are really docile and kids love their funky hair-dos

 

[Tuffoldhen]

Buff or BBS Orpingtons!!!

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

Either silkies or cochin bantams. Both are friendly and cute (to us and to kids).

 

[greathorse]

Silkies??? I thought OP said chickens! Just kidding I hear they are pretty good and kids I bet love the puffy feathers. In large fowl I think Orpingtons are pretty darn hard to beat.