A safer, smarter way to find the right people for your child’s acting journey

For years, parents in the Child Actor 101 community have asked the same question:

“Who do you actually trust?”

Not who advertises the loudest.

Not who has the flashiest Instagram grid.

But who is legitimate, experienced with kids, and respected in the youth entertainment space.

That question is exactly why the Child Actor 101 Directory exists.

Today, I’m proud (and honestly relieved) to officially introduce it.

Why the Directory Needed to Exist

If you’re a parent of a child actor, you already know the landscape is… messy.

Google searches lead to outdated lists, pay-to-play sites, or questionable “industry experts.”
Facebook recommendations are well-meaning but wildly inconsistent.
Parents are expected to make expensive, high-stakes decisions with very little reliable context.

Meanwhile, the same trusted names come up again and again inside our community:

Coaches who actually work with kids
Headshot photographers who understand casting for youth
Set teachers, advocates, editors, and specialists who protect children—not exploit them

The problem wasn’t a lack of great professionals.

The problem was no single place to find them.

What the Child Actor 101 Directory Is (and Isn’t)

Let’s be very clear about this.

What it is:

A curated directory of youth-industry professionals
Built specifically for parents of child actors
Focused on safety, legitimacy, and experience
Designed to save you time, stress, and costly mistakes

What it is not:

Not a free-for-all listing site
Not influencer rankings
Not pay-to-play casting
Not “whoever bought the biggest ad”

Every listing exists because it belongs in this ecosystem.

Who You’ll Find Inside

The Directory currently has over 1000 listings that spans over 25+ categories, including:

Acting Coaches & Classes
Audition Prep & Self-Tape Support
Headshot Photographers
Talent Agents & Managers
Set Teachers & Child Advocates
Demo Reel Editors & Branding Coaches
Voiceover, Improv, Dialect, and more

Whether your child is just starting out or already booking, the goal is the same:

connect you with professionals who know how to work with kids—properly.

Built for Parents First

This wasn’t built as a tech flex or a vendor marketplace experiment.

It was built for you.

That means:

Clear categories
Easy browsing
No login required just to look
No pressure tactics
No confusing upsells

You can explore freely, compare options, and decide what feels right for your child and your budget.

And yes—more parent tools are coming.

About Vendors & Listings (Transparency Matters)

Some professionals have free listings, others choose to upgrade for increased visibility.

That upgrade:

Does not buy credibility
Does not guarantee approval
Does not override standards

Visibility is optional.

Trust is non-negotiable.

This balance keeps the Directory sustainable without turning it into a billboard.

This Is Just the Beginning

Right now, the Directory already includes 1,000+ listings across major and regional markets—and it’s growing constantly.

Coming next:

Deeper parent tools
Smarter filtering
Stronger trust signals
Even tighter alignment with the Child Actor 101 ecosystem

This is part of a bigger vision:

A place where parents don’t have to piece together their child’s career from random internet scraps.

Explore the Directory

You don’t need to sign up.

You don’t need to “join” anything.

Just browse.

👉 Visit: https://directory.childactor101.com

And if you don’t see someone you know should be there?

There’s a way to suggest them too.

Final Thought

Your child’s career deserves more than guesswork.

The Child Actor 101 Directory exists to replace confusion with clarity—and fear with informed confidence.

I’m glad it’s finally out in the world.

Introducing the Child Actor 101 Vendor & Industry Professional Directory