Distinguished Domestic

Distinguished Domestic Services (DDS) is a premium domestic staffing agency serving elite clientele across the Los Angeles area. Founded in 1988 by Elise Lewis, the company builds on three decades of trusted relationships with high-profile celebrities, ultra-high-net-worth families and individuals, and family offices seeking full-household staffing solutions for estates and private residences.

DDS specialises in placing highly-vetted and screened domestic professionals across roles including estate managers, butlers, housemen, personal assistants, chefs, security personnel, chauffeurs, housekeepers, nannies, and executive office staff. The company also operates Kensington Nannies, established in 1990, which focuses specifically on professional nanny, housekeeper, and household staff placement throughout the Los Angeles area and beyond.

Based in Woodland Hills, California, the agency combines Elise Lewis's extensive recruitment expertise with a deep-rooted database of qualified domestic professionals. The company's reputation is built on repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals, reflecting the long-term placement success and personal relationships that define its work with both candidates and clients.