8-Compartment Mobile Storage Cabinet, Elementary

I purchased this shelf for my classroom library because I had a similar EC4R shelf (see photo). From the photos, I assumed that this shelf would be the exact same size as the first one, just one shelf taller, but that isn’t the case. It’s still fine for what I need, but the shelves on this one are shorter than the shelves on my first one. Assembly: It was moderately easy to assemble. I was able to build it all myself in just about an hour with two rebuilds because I screwed pieces together incorrectly. The parts were all labeled well, but the directions left a lot to the imagination. It was hard to decide which side was “up” on the shelves without the context of the entire shelf. For a first-timer, it definitely would have been tricky to put together. All the pilot holes and screws fit together and nicely. You needed a Philip’s head screwdriver for some parts, but the majority used the hex wrench that comes with it. It was relatively easy to get a super-tight fit on everything. The shelf is very sturdy and I (and the custodians!) enjoy that it is on wheels and easy to move. It will definitely hold a lot of books/ games/ blocks and it exactly what I was looking for in a new shelving unit.

Beautiful piece of furniture. Well made, & sturdy. Love the wheels for mobility.

Good fit and finish. Good quality birch plywood cut, routed, and drilled by a CNC in China (label says China). Should be in good condition if shipped properly. It is heavy. Shipping label says 55 lbs. Assembly: Make sure the unfinished (not rounded) edge of the vertical pieces face the back (where the face the channel is on for the horizontal pieces) or you'll be doing it over. I cut the allen wrench off with a cut off wheel and chucked into cordless drill. Made assembly faster. I also drilled the predrilled holes on the end grain 1/64 bigger as I worried about splitting the lamination as some pictures show. I ended up using 15/64 bit and driving the fasteners with the clutch set at 15 on my cordless Craftsman drill. Don't overdrive the cam parts into the nylon insert. I own their chair/desk set too and I scuffed it up with scotchbrite and put some more polyurethane on it. They should last a long time.

We have bought regular south shore shelving units over the years to hold my children's growing number of toys and I wish we had spent a little more and bought these. The other shelves have bowed over time with the weight of books in particular. This ECR4kids shelving is so sturdy it can take the weight and it looks great. It took some time to put together but that is because they are made well and are tough enough for the job. There are several different heights, widths and compartment sizes to meet the needs of what you are storing. I love this product and will be buying more to replace the beat up old shelves we've had for the past 5 years.

Real wood, not particle board. Easy enough for just me to assemble, just needed a fair amount of space to set it up. Looks great and stores lots of toys and books and a level my kid can access.

We’ve had the ECR4Kids 8-compartment shelves for about 2 years, and it has been absolutely perfect for our toddlers. The shelves are spacious and easy for little ones to reach, which makes cleanup time so much easier. The finish is beautiful, with smooth surfaces and rounded edges, so I feel confident letting my kids use it independently. The item arrived exactly as described in perfect condition, and the quality and durability have truly held up over time. This is hands down the best toddler shelf we’ve owned. Highly recommend for playrooms or classrooms! It is a great buy!

Thought it was a bit overpriced for a birch plywood product - but compared to the ECR4Kids website ($340), this is a good deal through Amazon. Also, diagrams in the instructions aren't quite right. Instructions WILL work, but they need improvement; so, here are some pointers for you detail-oriented folks. Pay attention to the FINISHED edges of the 5 small shelving boards. Ideally, these edges will be facing outward toward the user when complete. Steps 2, 3, and 4 in the instructions show the cam lock holes on the LEFT side when assembling. Doing so will put the finished edges on the same side as the grooves on the long boards (parts 'C', 'D', and 'E') - which is the BACK of the unit. So, be sure to place the finished edge OPPOSITE the grooved edge on the long boards (parts 'C', 'D' and 'E'). This will place the cam locks on the RIGHT, compared to the diagram. Also, NOT SHOWN in the instructions are the screw holes with the plastic grommets (for the cam screws). In Step 2, there should be two (2) of these holes FACING YOU on the long board, Part 'C', opposite of where the smaller boards (parts 'G') are first screwed in. In Step 3, there should be four (4) of these holes FACING YOU. Suggestion for the manufacturer: The diagrams in the instruction are bottom-left based reference. With my suggestions above, perhaps you should change your views to the bottom-right side. That way, the cam lock holes properly align on the RIGHT side vs LEFT in current diagrams - again, assuming the finished edge of each of the 5 smaller shelving boards (part 'G') is facing opposite the slotted edges of parts 'C', 'D' and 'E'. In addition, please ADD or SHOW the holes with the plastic grommets for the cam screws - they're missing from the diagrams in Steps 2 and 3 and could be a source of confusion. Finally - one suggestion for the manufacturer: Post-assembly stickers that match the birchwood to cover all the screws and cam locks would have been a nice optional touch. Otherwise those cam locks and screws are exposed, which looks unsightly to me.

My mom bought two of these years ago for the playroom. I always wanted to get two more and I am so glad I did. They are sturdy and easy to put together. My mom helped me with the first two, but I did the other two on my own. The only thing that was harder the second round of putting them together was the directions were wrong in two spots. It had the letter G and the letter F stickers on the wrong wood. Basically I had to switch the two around. Thankfully I had the other ones because I knew that it was not right away. However the playroom is much more organized now. Very happy with this purchase.

Great toy shelf. Very pretty and very solid. We will have this for years and years to come, im sure. I will deff be ordering more matching shelves from this brand once we expand our toy and book collection as our daughter grows. I cant wait to have a play room filled with these awesome shelves and furniture. Well worth the price!!

This is the second time I have ordered from this brand and I absolutely love their products. The durability holds up against 16 toddlers day in and out in my preschool. The material is quality and they look professional in our classroom. Highly recommend these products!

nice quality, my daughter like it.