My guys are all around 18 months so I'd need a baby gate. They don't seem to make one as long as I would need to completely close off the kitchen from the living room. Trust me. I've looked into options. That's why I don't necessarily like the open concept thing in terms of daycare. I put on a show for them when I'm making lunch and they do usually stay put for that. But I'm used to watching out for them now when I'm in the kitchen.