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Document and Entity Information
Dec. 17, 2019
Cover [Abstract]  
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001437578
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Dec. 17, 2019
Entity Registrant Name BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC.
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-35780
Entity Tax Identification Number 80-0188269
Entity Address, Address Line One 200 Talcott Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town Watertown
Entity Address, State or Province MA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 02472
City Area Code (617)
Local Phone Number 673-8000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
Trading Symbol BFAM
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false