a Childs desk is exactly what it is.  Was looking for a desk for my 11 year old daughter.  This one was what she picked out, measured it against her sisters desk, and it seemed to be about the same, a little bit taller.  Maybe I didn't read all the specs but the height of the desk is from the bottom of the legs to the top of the hutch.  I measured it to the top of the writing part of the desk.  Unfortunately its put together, birthdays tomorrow and she doesn't have a usable desk.