The table top is really small for four kids to fit around.  Our table top also arrived with the top separating, all the seat were fine.  I search high and low for a different table that was much wider, but I couldn't find a decent looking one for the under $300.  I decided to keep with table, but purchased a 36 in black laminate tabletop traditionally for a bar from another store.  Attaching the legs to the new table top was a cinch and I love the combination.  This is also a very tall table and stools, better for kids three and up.