I brought this school house for my daughter who was four at the time. She had a ton of room to move around and store her toys in it. It is a true pop-up toy with no poles to insert. It popped up right out of the box. I was even able to fit in it and eat lunch with my daughter and I am 5'5. I had to sit with my legs crossed though. :)The only downside to this item is that when you fold it down, you have to fold it exactly how the directions tell you too. If you don't, It will not unfold properly again. We folded it and stored it in the closet and ever since, it wobbled over and was bend beyond repair. I am thinking about buying a new one and will never refold it.