St. John Lutheran CDC is a fully accredited school by National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA). Accreditation indicates that the school has been evaluated according to national standards of quality and is worthy of recognition as an accredited school. Accreditation gives parents confidence that their choice of a school is the right choice because of the school’s commitment to improvement.

The school’s NLSA accreditation includes both St. John Lutheran School and the St. John Child Development Center. St. John is recognized as a "School of Distinction" by NLSA.

The St. John CDC is fully licensed through the State of Nebraska. In addition, the CDC is a part of Nebraska’s Step Up to Quality Program and has received a Step 5 Rating on the comprehensive evaluation.