i'd say if you have a cellphone provider...see what specials they have and give him the free tablet.
sprint was running a deal on if you got another line, you'd get a free tablet.
you can customize it anyway you'd like and it'll have the apps he actual want to use.
the downside to kidcentric tablet is the accessibility. you'll have to purchase their software and such to use on the tablet. and to me that's a waste. when you can download free apps to entertain the youngin.