Earlitreat peach is a new, early ripening peach with flavor and sweetness comparable to mid season varieties. The Earlitreat is a must for the home orchardist; you'll be enjoying your little beauties by May. The fruit is medium sized with attractive red over yellow skin with yellow flesh. The peaches have a very nice acid/sugar balance. Estimated chill hours about 400. Shipped potted in soil to ensure the best possible start when planted in yard or garden. The trees are about four feet tall when shipped as measured from the soil.
I think Earlitreat may be your answer. It is an early ripening peach coming off in May, plenty of time to put into your child’s hands, yet with sweetness that is comparable to mid season varieties, so one I'm sure they will like.