Took almost 2hrs to put together but directions were relatively easy to figure out.  The screws have since been painted a brown color to match wood so that was not a problem (other reviews said screws stood out against wood and were unsightly, we did not have this problem)--just put together and put in room so can't say as to how well it will stand up to a small child but shouldn't have a problem.    

Pros: lots of room for toys and enough room on shelf for tall books.
Cons: could hardly get the colored tubs apart! was worried they would crack but they did not