Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
|
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | $ 1,306,792 | |
Ending balance | 1,347,611 | $ 1,306,792 |
Full service center-based child care | ||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | 1,075,796 | |
Additions from acquisitions | 60,266 | 14,269 |
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions | (5,596) | |
Effect of foreign currency translation | (19,447) | 30,417 |
Back-up care | ||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | 168,108 | |
Additions from acquisitions | 0 | 0 |
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions | (3) | |
Effect of foreign currency translation | 0 | 0 |
Educational advisory services | ||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | 23,801 | |
Additions from acquisitions | 0 | 0 |
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions | 0 | |
Effect of foreign currency translation | $ 0 | $ 0 |