The Pittsburgh Public Schools Early Childhood Education Department provides children, ages Birth to Five, with a comprehensive, flexible program designed to reinforce and respond to the unique strengths and needs of each individual child and family. Programming for Birth to Five services is funded through State, federal and local funding sources. Grant awards are cost allocated to economize funding streams without negatively impacting the quality of services and ensuring the financial sustainability of the program. Funding from multiple sources allows the Early Childhood Program to operate 83 preschool classrooms and 6 early head start classrooms in 35 locations scattered throughout the city, as well as collaborate with over 20 local childcare agencies to provide comprehensive services for children and families.