Hi Mike, my wife & I have been living in Chengdu for 1.5 yrs and have a 20 month old son. The city is a good choice for a young family. It’s very safe and OVER welcoming! Foreign kids are like celebrities here. The cities very modern, good schools and lots of international food products available for young children (and adults). My son will go to Soong Ching Ling International Kindergarten next semester (ages 1.5-6yrs). It’s very expensive but it seems to be the best kindergarten in Chengdu from what I have seen. I can get you a big discount if you decide its a nice school otherwise you can check out Golden Apple, it’s another international kindergarten.