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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2026
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance   $ 1,824,175
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions   (217)
Impairment loss $ (6,300) (6,302)
Effect of foreign currency translation   1,244
Ending balance 1,818,900 1,818,900
Full service center-based child care    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance   1,575,631
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions   (217)
Impairment loss   (6,302)
Effect of foreign currency translation   1,656
Ending balance 1,570,768 1,570,768
Back-up care    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance   210,868
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions   0
Impairment loss   0
Effect of foreign currency translation   (412)
Ending balance 210,456 210,456
Educational advisory services    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance   37,676
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions   0
Impairment loss   0
Effect of foreign currency translation   0
Ending balance $ 37,676 $ 37,676