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ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details)
shares in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
USD ($)
center
shares
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
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Mar. 09, 2026
USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]      
Number of childcare and early education centers operated | center 988    
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount (up to)   $ 500,000,000 $ 600,000,000
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount $ 328,700,000   $ 127,600,000
Treasury stock repurchased (in shares) | shares 6.6 0.5  
Treasury stock acquired, net of taxes $ 473,200,000 $ 60,700,000  
Excise tax liability $ 4,600,000 $ 200,000