HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL

1230 BAKER ST, Costa Mesa, CA 92626LICENSED
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

6 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 9, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
1230 BAKER ST, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 82.0/100
Inspection record
6 inspections, last inspected October 9, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good82.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing70/100
Compliance30/100

11

Total Violations

Oct 9, 2025

Last Inspection

90

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

4

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

2

Unsubstantiated

Nov 10, 2021
2 substantiated2 citations
Oct 20, 2021
2 substantiated2 unsubstantiated3 citations

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (11)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintJan 31, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) D. Valdez Santana and A. Nunez conducted an on-site inspection for the purpose of a Case Management inspection on 1/31/2025. LPAs toured the facility inside and outside, census was taken, there were 77 children present upon arrival and 10 staff. Today's Case Management inspection is being conducted in response to a self-reported incident, reported to the Regional Office on 1/13/25, detailing a lead teacher miscounted and allowed to staff to leave, leaving the facility out of ratio by one child for approximately 45 minutes. During the inspection, LPAs interviewed 4 staff involved in the incident. Through staff interviews Staff #1 (S1) stated Staff #2 (S2) miscounted and mistakenly dismissed 2 staff prematurely, dismissing them at 4pm. Typically if there is still a lot of kids in the afternoon, staff will be asked to stay to maintain ratios. That day staff were not asked to stay, and the two staff left. S2 thought staff were within ratios did not realize since S2 miscounted. S2 disclosed by 3:20pm, all classes come to the yard and S2 asks the teachers how many children they have and note it. S2 would compare what staff told S2 with the master list. S2 stated S2 double checks the ipad, to ensure it all matches. That particular day there were new students and parents, S2 had to verify the I.D.s and it was during that transition, that S2 lost track. Staff #3 (S3) stated it was time for Staff #4 (S4) to go home, maybe about 4pm. Staff relieved S4 and S3 believes that is when staff were out of ratio. S4 stated S4 was dismissed at 4pm and left with the understanding that staff were within ratio. S4 found out later that staff had gone over ratio. Based on the gathered information, the facility is in violation and being cited for one Type A Limitations on Capacity CCR Section 101161(a). This is an immediate health and safety and personal rights risk to the children in care. See deficiency observed and cited on LIC 809D. Please refer to attached documentation of deficiency. LPA Valdez Santana informed facility representative, that this report dated 1/31/2025 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Page 1 of 1. SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY NAME: HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 300603950 VISIT DATE: 01/31/2025 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPA Valdez Santana also informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 1/31/2025, that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview was conducted. The Notice of Site Visit was posted for no less than 30 consecutive days. Appeal Rights was explained. A copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 1/16) was provided and their signatures on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First level appeal is to Regional Manager, address is above on the report. Page 2 of 2. End of Report. SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025 FACILITY NAME: HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 300603950 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 01/31/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 02/03/2025 Section Cited CCR 101161(a) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101161(a) Limitations on Capacity: A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7Director stated a new lead was assigned to the afternoon shift, a staff email was sent out reminding staff of their roles, responsibilities and protocols. Director will email LPA Valdez Santana at dianna.valdezsantana@dss.ca.gov by POC

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type AComplaintJan 31, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) D. Valdez Santana and A. Nunez conducted an on-site inspection for the purpose of a Case Management inspection on 1/31/2025. LPAs toured the facility inside and outside, census was taken, there were 77 children present upon arrival and 10 staff. Today's Case Management inspection is being conducted in response to a self-reported incident, reported to the Regional Office on 1/13/25, detailing a lead teacher miscounted and allowed to staff to leave, leaving the facility out of ratio by one child for approximately 45 minutes. During the inspection, LPAs interviewed 4 staff involved in the incident. Through staff interviews Staff #1 (S1) stated Staff #2 (S2) miscounted and mistakenly dismissed 2 staff prematurely, dismissing them at 4pm. Typically if there is still a lot of kids in the afternoon, staff will be asked to stay to maintain ratios. That day staff were not asked to stay, and the two staff left. S2 thought staff were within ratios did not realize since S2 miscounted. S2 disclosed by 3:20pm, all classes come to the yard and S2 asks the teachers how many children they have and note it. S2 would compare what staff told S2 with the master list. S2 stated S2 double checks the ipad, to ensure it all matches. That particular day there were new students and parents, S2 had to verify the I.D.s and it was during that transition, that S2 lost track. Staff #3 (S3) stated it was time for Staff #4 (S4) to go home, maybe about 4pm. Staff relieved S4 and S3 believes that is when staff were out of ratio. S4 stated S4 was dismissed at 4pm and left with the understanding that staff were within ratio. S4 found out later that staff had gone over ratio. Based on the gathered information, the facility is in violation and being cited for one Type A Limitations on Capacity CCR Section 101161(a). This is an immediate health and safety and personal rights risk to the children in care. See deficiency observed and cited on LIC 809D. Please refer to attached documentation of deficiency. LPA Valdez Santana informed facility representative, that this report dated 1/31/2025 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Page 1 of 1. SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY NAME: HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 300603950 VISIT DATE: 01/31/2025 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPA Valdez Santana also informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 1/31/2025, that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview was conducted. The Notice of Site Visit was posted for no less than 30 consecutive days. Appeal Rights was explained. A copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 1/16) was provided and their signatures on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First level appeal is to Regional Manager, address is above on the report. Page 2 of 2. End of Report. SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025 FACILITY NAME: HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 300603950 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 01/31/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 02/03/2025 Section Cited CCR 101161(a) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101161(a) Limitations on Capacity: A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7Director stated a new lead was assigned to the afternoon shift, a staff email was sent out reminding staff of their roles, responsibilities and protocols. Director will email LPA Valdez Santana at dianna.valdezsantana@dss.ca.gov by POC

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101161(a)Type AComplaintJan 31, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) D. Valdez Santana and A. Nunez conducted an on-site inspection for the purpose of a Case Management inspection on 1/31/2025. LPAs toured the facility inside and outside, census was taken, there were 77 children present upon arrival and 10 staff. Today's Case Management inspection is being conducted in response to a self-reported incident, reported to the Regional Office on 1/13/25, detailing a lead teacher miscounted and allowed to staff to leave, leaving the facility out of ratio by one child for approximately 45 minutes. During the inspection, LPAs interviewed 4 staff involved in the incident. Through staff interviews Staff #1 (S1) stated Staff #2 (S2) miscounted and mistakenly dismissed 2 staff prematurely, dismissing them at 4pm. Typically if there is still a lot of kids in the afternoon, staff will be asked to stay to maintain ratios. That day staff were not asked to stay, and the two staff left. S2 thought staff were within ratios did not realize since S2 miscounted. S2 disclosed by 3:20pm, all classes come to the yard and S2 asks the teachers how many children they have and note it. S2 would compare what staff told S2 with the master list. S2 stated S2 double checks the ipad, to ensure it all matches. That particular day there were new students and parents, S2 had to verify the I.D.s and it was during that transition, that S2 lost track. Staff #3 (S3) stated it was time for Staff #4 (S4) to go home, maybe about 4pm. Staff relieved S4 and S3 believes that is when staff were out of ratio. S4 stated S4 was dismissed at 4pm and left with the understanding that staff were within ratio. S4 found out later that staff had gone over ratio. Based on the gathered information, the facility is in violation and being cited for one Type A Limitations on Capacity CCR Section 101161(a). This is an immediate health and safety and personal rights risk to the children in care. See deficiency observed and cited on LIC 809D. Please refer to attached documentation of deficiency. LPA Valdez Santana informed facility representative, that this report dated 1/31/2025 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Page 1 of 1. SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY NAME: HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 300603950 VISIT DATE: 01/31/2025 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPA Valdez Santana also informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 1/31/2025, that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview was conducted. The Notice of Site Visit was posted for no less than 30 consecutive days. Appeal Rights was explained. A copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 1/16) was provided and their signatures on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First level appeal is to Regional Manager, address is above on the report. Page 2 of 2. End of Report. SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025 FACILITY NAME: HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 300603950 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 01/31/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 02/03/2025 Section Cited CCR 101161(a) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101161(a) Limitations on Capacity: A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7Director stated a new lead was assigned to the afternoon shift, a staff email was sent out reminding staff of their roles, responsibilities and protocols. Director will email LPA Valdez Santana at dianna.valdezsantana@dss.ca.gov by POC

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintJan 31, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) D. Valdez Santana and A. Nunez conducted an on-site inspection for the purpose of a Case Management inspection on 1/31/2025. LPAs toured the facility inside and outside, census was taken, there were 77 children present upon arrival and 10 staff. Today's Case Management inspection is being conducted in response to a self-reported incident, reported to the Regional Office on 1/13/25, detailing a lead teacher miscounted and allowed to staff to leave, leaving the facility out of ratio by one child for approximately 45 minutes. During the inspection, LPAs interviewed 4 staff involved in the incident. Through staff interviews Staff #1 (S1) stated Staff #2 (S2) miscounted and mistakenly dismissed 2 staff prematurely, dismissing them at 4pm. Typically if there is still a lot of kids in the afternoon, staff will be asked to stay to maintain ratios. That day staff were not asked to stay, and the two staff left. S2 thought staff were within ratios did not realize since S2 miscounted. S2 disclosed by 3:20pm, all classes come to the yard and S2 asks the teachers how many children they have and note it. S2 would compare what staff told S2 with the master list. S2 stated S2 double checks the ipad, to ensure it all matches. That particular day there were new students and parents, S2 had to verify the I.D.s and it was during that transition, that S2 lost track. Staff #3 (S3) stated it was time for Staff #4 (S4) to go home, maybe about 4pm. Staff relieved S4 and S3 believes that is when staff were out of ratio. S4 stated S4 was dismissed at 4pm and left with the understanding that staff were within ratio. S4 found out later that staff had gone over ratio. Based on the gathered information, the facility is in violation and being cited for one Type A Limitations on Capacity CCR Section 101161(a). This is an immediate health and safety and personal rights risk to the children in care. See deficiency observed and cited on LIC 809D. Please refer to attached documentation of deficiency. LPA Valdez Santana informed facility representative, that this report dated 1/31/2025 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Page 1 of 1. SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 3 FACILITY NAME: HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 300603950 VISIT DATE: 01/31/2025 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32LPA Valdez Santana also informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 1/31/2025, that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview was conducted. The Notice of Site Visit was posted for no less than 30 consecutive days. Appeal Rights was explained. A copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 1/16) was provided and their signatures on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. First level appeal is to Regional Manager, address is above on the report. Page 2 of 2. End of Report. SUPERVISORS NAME: Martha Malane LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Dianna ValdezSantana LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/31/2025 FACILITY NAME: HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL FACILITY NUMBER: 300603950 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 01/31/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 02/03/2025 Section Cited CCR 101161(a) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7101161(a) Limitations on Capacity: A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:1 2 3 4 5 6 7Director stated a new lead was assigned to the afternoon shift, a staff email was sent out reminding staff of their roles, responsibilities and protocols. Director will email LPA Valdez Santana at dianna.valdezsantana@dss.ca.gov by POC

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101161(a)ComplaintJan 31, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintJan 31, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 10, 2021

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 10, 2021

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 20, 2021

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 20, 2021

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 20, 2021

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

Get Inspection Alerts

Be the first to know when new inspections or violations are reported for HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL.

Nearby Daycares in Costa Mesa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 82.0 out of 100.

How many violations does HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL have?

HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL has 11 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 8 serious, and 0 minor.

When was HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL last inspected?

HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL was last inspected on October 9, 2025.

Has HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL had any complaints?

HARBOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 4 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 2 unsubstantiated.

Parent Resources