Kathy Bohannon, a speech language pathologist for the Sikeston Public School District, checks Jamya Simpson's ears while her mother, Donna Applewhite, holds her, Monday during their annual preschool screenings. The screenings checks for health, speech and hearing and cognitive of a child. For an appointment call the Kindergarten Center at 471-0653. The screenings, which will continue through Friday, are free to the public.