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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2026
Sep. 30, 2025
Sep. 30, 2026
Sep. 30, 2025
Goodwill [Roll Forward]          
Beginning balance       $ 1,824,175  
Impairment losses $ (290,000) $ (6,300) $ 0 (296,275) $ 0
Effect of foreign currency translation       4,442  
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions       (180)  
Ending balance 1,532,162     1,532,162  
Full service center-based child care          
Goodwill [Roll Forward]          
Beginning balance       1,575,631  
Impairment losses       (296,275)  
Effect of foreign currency translation       4,820  
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions       (180)  
Ending balance 1,283,996     1,283,996  
Back-up care          
Goodwill [Roll Forward]          
Beginning balance       210,868  
Impairment losses       0  
Effect of foreign currency translation       (378)  
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions       0  
Ending balance 210,490     210,490  
Educational advisory services          
Goodwill [Roll Forward]          
Beginning balance       37,676  
Impairment losses       0  
Effect of foreign currency translation       0  
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions       0  
Ending balance $ 37,676     $ 37,676