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Harbor Trinity Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (714) 556-4335
- Address
- 1230 Baker St
- Licensed since
Orange County context
2,923*CCLD
Total facilities
2.4*CCLD
Avg citations
5.6*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
4 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 101161(a)Type A
LIMITATIONS ON CAPACITY
101161(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: Based on LPAs' interviews 3 out of 4 staff disclosed staff were out of ratio due to miscounting therefore dismissing two staff prematurely. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety to the persons in care.
2021
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This was not met as evidenced by:Based on LPA's physical plant inspection of the classrooms, it was observed that 2 of the 8 staff were either not wearing a face covering at all or not wearing the face covering properly. This constitutes a potential threat to the children's health, safety, and personal rights.
- 101212(d)(1)(c)Type B
101212(d)(1)(C) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing... (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical/emotional health or safety of any child.This requirement was not met as evidence by:The facility did not report unusual incidents that occurred at the facility (positive covid cases among staff/children) to CCL as required. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(2)Personal Rights-The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidence by: The facility does not require children ages 2 and older to wear masks while in the facility as required by the CA Dept. of Public Health Guidance on the use of face coverings on children issued June 18,2020 and updated November 16, 2020 and an individual mask exception did not apply. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-10-09.
2 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 4 of 2 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Costa Mesa
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Harbor Trinity Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Harbor Trinity Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1982.
How many citations does Harbor Trinity Preschool have?
Harbor Trinity Preschool has 4 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (2 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Harbor Trinity Preschool last inspected?
Harbor Trinity Preschool was last inspected on October 9, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Harbor Trinity Preschool?
Harbor Trinity Preschool is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 90 children. It is located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California.
How does Harbor Trinity Preschool compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Harbor Trinity Preschool has 4 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Harbor Trinity Preschool have any serious violations?
Harbor Trinity Preschool has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Harbor Trinity Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Harbor Trinity Preschool has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 4 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Harbor Trinity Preschool serve?
Harbor Trinity Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 90 children.
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